Sr. Underwriter, Ocean Marine
About The Position
Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Senior Underwriter in our Ocean Marine team. The U.S. Insurance Ocean Marine practice offers a full portfolio of Ocean Marine offering Marine Liability, Cargo, Blue Water Hull, Brown Water Hull, and Logistics coverages. Working with a select group of wholesale and retail brokers, our experienced specialists tailor solutions to meet the unique needs of each client. Providing individual risk policies as well as products for niche classes, we deliver risk solutions effectively and responsively. This position will be based out of our San Francisco, CA office. 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 preferred
- Experience in working, production; and underwriting all sizes of accounts with large brokerage houses 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
- Able to quickly review applications and financial requirements to determine acceptability of risk in accordance with Sompo guidelines and standards
- Understand pricing components, rating methodology and use of rating tools to price risks based on exposures and risk analysis
- Demonstrate technical underwriting skills through strategic, thorough account review and file documentation
- Use all appropriate underwriting tools, disciplines, and knowledge of strategies to ensure underwriting guidelines are followed
- Prepare quote for new and renewal business, service accounts throughout the policy term, provide exemplary service to brokers
- Keep current on state/territory Insurance issues, trends, and regulations
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
Senior
