AVP - Underwriter, Excess Casualty

Sompo International•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

Are you looking for your next opportunity? Sompo has a unique opportunity for an AVP - Underwriter on our Excess Casualty Retail team. Our U.S. Excess Casualty team brings significant expertise and deep-seated relationships with select appointed retail brokers. They offer meaningful in-house capacity, a consistent underwriting approach, timely and efficient turnaround, and a seasoned claims team. Location: This position will be based in our Alpharetta, GA, Charlotte, NC or Mt. Juliet, TN office. We strive for collaboration, which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred with a minimum of 8 years of underwriting experience and authority.
Strong expertise in Casualty insurance.
Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, negotiate effectively, and make business decisions within authority limits.
Experience underwriting and producing accounts of all sizes through retail distribution.
Demonstrated track record of profitability in underwriting, quoting, and binding business.
Strong financial acumen, organizational skills, and accountability with exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
Collaborative team player with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with insureds, agents, and brokers.
Leadership skills and willingness to challenge norms while working across all organizational levels.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to travel up to 25%, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and evaluate new and renewal submissions to identify profitable opportunities aligned with business and corporate objectives.
Assess individual risk characteristics to determine capacity, attachment point, terms, and pricing.
Apply underwriting techniques within guidelines and rating plans to accommodate diverse account sizes and operations.
Analyze and price coverage, structure, and exposures for individual risks.
Leverage data analytics to improve underwriting efficiency and workflow.
Authorize quotes, binders, and invoices within authority limits.
Foster strong customer relationships while maintaining a compliance-driven, risk-focused culture.
Ensure underwriting discipline and pricing align with profitability goals and guidelines.
Develop and execute marketing strategies to retain and grow business.
Communicate risk appetite and Retail Excess Casualty Value Proposition to brokers.
Build and expand the business portfolio by enhancing relationships and identifying new opportunities.
Represent the company at broker/client meetings and networking events.
Stay informed on state/territory regulations, issues, and market trends.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business development, claims, legal, and actuarial.

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