Sr. Underwriter, E&S Property

Sompo International • Alpharetta, GA

1d • $100,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Senior Underwriter in our E&S Property team. Our E&S Property team considers all types of commercial occupancies for catastrophe protection based on individual risk characteristics. We entertain single location risks as well as large schedules of locations and consider risks throughout the US including those located in both catastrophe prone and non-catastrophe prone areas. We strive for collaboration, which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of insurance underwriting experience required
• Experience in working, producing, and underwriting all sizes of accounts with the large brokerage houses, wholesalers, and specialty retailers
• Experience successfully underwriting, quoting, and binding profitable business
• Relationships with large brokers on both a regional and national level
• Strong attention to detail & negotiation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Team player and collaborative by nature

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews applications and financial requirements to determine acceptability of risk in accordance with Endurance guidelines and standards
• Understands pricing components and rating methodology as well as use of the predictive modelling tools; prices risk based on financial and competitive analysis
• Uses all appropriate underwriting tools, disciplines and knowledge of strategies to ensure underwriting guidelines are followed
• Demonstrates technical underwriting skills through strategic, thorough account reviews and file documentation
• Prepares or analyses information on adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations in order to drive results within the assigned territory
• Adheres to CAT guidelines and underwriting discipline to minimize exposure and appropriately price
• Keeps current on state/territory issues, regulations and trends

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior