Senior Underwriter, Cyber/E&O

Sompo International•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$125,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sompo is hiring a Senior Underwriter for its Sompo Pro team. The team underwrites Cyber, Technology Errors and Omissions, Miscellaneous Professional Liability, Insurance Agents E&O, and Architects and Engineers E&O for primary and excess risks through a broker network focused on long-term partnerships and service. The position is based in Sompo’s Los Angeles, California office. The underwriter will assess professional and cyber risks, determine appropriate capacity, attachment points, terms, and pricing, and build and maintain broker relationships across the Pacific South region. The role also involves developing marketing plans to retain existing business and generate opportunities that align with Sompo Pro’s risk appetite, and communicating and negotiating with internal and external business partners. The position requires at least five years of professional lines underwriting experience, established retail and wholesale broker relationships in the Pacific South marketplace, and the ability to travel approximately 10% of the time. The salary range is $125,000–$175,000, with actual compensation dependent on factors including location, qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

Requirements

Established relationships with retail and wholesale networks in the Pacific South marketplace, encompassing Los Angeles, Irvine, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, and/or Salt Lake City.
At least 5 years of professional lines underwriting experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

Underwrite Miscellaneous Professional Liability, Technology Errors and Omissions, Cyber Liability, Media Liability, Architects and Engineers Professional Liability, and Insurance Agents and Brokers.
Evaluate individual risk characteristics and determine capacity, attachment point, terms, and pricing.
Maintain and enhance existing broker relationships and develop new relationships with retail and wholesale partners in the Pacific South region.
Develop and execute marketing plans to retain existing business and produce new opportunities that fit Sompo Pro’s risk appetite.
Interact, communicate, and negotiate effectively with internal and external business partners.

Benefits

Two medical plans, including a Traditional PPO and a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings Account and employer contribution.
Pharmacy benefits with mail order options.
Dental benefits, including orthodontia benefits for adults and children.
Vision benefits.
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Company-paid Life and AD&D benefits, with optional supplemental life coverage for employees, spouses, and children.
Company-paid disability benefits with salary continuation payments.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions.
Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Parental leave benefits and an adoption assistance program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Tax-free commuter benefit.
Tuition reimbursement and professional qualification benefits.
Incentive awards as part of the compensation program.