AVP, Accident & Health Reinsurance Underwriter
About The Position
SompoRe is seeking an AVP, Accident & Health Reinsurance Underwriter to join their Reinsurance North America A&H team. SompoRe operates globally, offering specialized reinsurance products and deep market understanding. They emphasize a disciplined approach to risk management, strong analytical skills, and broad multiline capability. The A&H team provides protection on a quota share and excess of loss basis for various products including Employer Stop Loss, HMO Reinsurance and Provider Excess, Short Term Medical, and Special Risk. This position can be based in Garden City, NY, New York City, NY, or Morristown, NJ, with consideration for other U.S. office locations. The company fosters a collaborative work environment for employee development and career growth.
Requirements
- 5 - 7 years of A&H related experience Broker Market/Direct and Primary.
- Demonstrated proficiency in specialty underwriting.
- Proven ability to perform detailed risk analysis and effectively engage in complex negotiations.
- Exceptional oral and written communication abilities, coupled with strong organizational skills and the capacity to meet tight deadlines.
- Professional demeanor with a commitment to delivering outstanding client service and building long-term partnerships.
- Ability to interact and collaborate with stakeholders across various levels of the organization.
- Advanced knowledge of relevant software tools, including AI, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other applications.
- Willingness to travel as required to support client relationships and business objectives.
Nice To Haves
- Industry designations such as ARe and/or CPCU are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and manage strong broker relationships to drive organic premium growth and establish SompoRe as a trusted partner.
- Manage underwriting, client management, and development across a niche specialty A&H treaty reinsurance portfolio in alignment with strategic business plans, underwriting appetite, and growth objectives.
- Underwrite A&H specialty treaty business within established authority, guidelines, and a collaborative two-headed underwriting approach.
- Achieve stated financial objectives for growth and profitability within the A&H treaty portfolio.
- Represent SompoRe’s capabilities through active engagement in on-site visits, industry conferences, and other networking opportunities.
- Provide timely and professional services, delivering decisions and solutions promptly.
- Perform risk analysis (exposure, aggregation, and profitability) using internal models and market data.
- Participate in special projects that support corporate needs and objectives.
Benefits
- Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
- Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
- Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
- Vision benefits
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
- Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
- Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
- Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
