Insurance Operations Trainee

As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most:
our people
. At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow, we strive to find diverse, innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world.

Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions.

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a 2026 Operations Trainee in our New York City, NY and Charlotte, NC office(s). Our Trainee Program is an 18-month program beginning in July 2026 designed to equip you with the essential business and technical skills needed to build a successful career in insurance. As an Operations Trainee, you will work alongside the most experienced insurance teams in the industry to gain in-depth knowledge of our business units, underwriting and operating model.

Through on-the-job learning, workplace mentoring and directed self-study, this program prepares trainees to work as a contributing member of the Operations team  Trainees will participate in a dynamic rotational experience designed to build your leadership potential and insurance expertise. This rigorous curriculum also includes training in negotiation, risk analysis and relationship management. Sompo’s Trainee Program serves as a launchpad for career advancement, empowering you to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for success in your respective field.

As a member of the Operations Trainee Program, you will rotate through key areas of insurance operations, working closely with senior leaders and learning how to drive impact across the organization. You will build your knowledge of insurance operations as you are embedded within and improve processes and deliver on projects aligned with regional objectives. You will have support for your early career needs and be empowered to ask bold questions and contribute innovative ideas, all while growing into a future leadership role aligned with our emerging business needs.

Professional designation courses give new Operations professionals technical knowledge of insurance operations and industry practices. Sompo supports our employees pursuing continuing educations opportunities by covering the cost for fees and textbooks, offering time off work to take exams and providing additional compensation for successful completion of many courses.

At Sompo, we are committed to developing our people. We encourage employees to strengthen their skills and expand their understanding of the business. Our Operations Trainees receive professional development training on a variety of topics aligned with their respective business unit.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Sompo employees are some of the best and brightest in the industry. When recruiting the next generation of Sompo employees, we consider graduating Seniors, and recent college graduates with previous internship experience working in insurance, financial services, marketing or sales.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Graduation date between May 2025 and May 2026
• Genuine interest in developing a career in the insurance industry
• Ability to articulate ideas clearly through written and verbal communication
• Solution-oriented mindset and data analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others
• Adaptability to new challenges and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates integrity and reliability in fulfilling roles and responsibilities
• Detail-oriented, organized, and tech-savvy…