Underwriting Trainee, Sompo Pro
About The Position
Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Underwriting Trainee on our Professional Lines team. Our Trainee Program is an 18-month program beginning in July 2027 designed to equip you with the essential business and technical skills needed to build a successful career in insurance. As an Underwriting Trainee you will work alongside the most experienced underwriters in the industry to gain in-depth knowledge of our business units and underwriting philosophy through on-the-job learning, workplace mentoring. This position will be based out of our Denver, CO office. We strive for collaboration, which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers. Our Trainees work directly on their products’ accounts, building relationships and identifying customers’ needs. This rigorous curriculum also includes training in negotiation, risk analysis and relationship management. Sompo’s Trainee Program serves as a launchpad for career advancement, empowering you to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for success in your respective field.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Graduation date between May 2026 and May 2027
- Genuine interest in developing a career in the insurance industry
- Ability to articulate ideas clearly through written and verbal communication
- Solution-oriented mindset and data analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with others
- Adaptability to new challenges and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrates integrity and reliability in fulfilling roles and responsibilities
- Detail-oriented, organized, and tech-savvy (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Local to the desired office location or able to arrange housing and transportation in the area to support an in-office working arrangement while in the Trainee Program
- Eligible candidates must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States without restriction
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship experience working in insurance, financial services, marketing or sales
Responsibilities
- Assisting Underwriters in exposure analysis and operational analysis of insureds
- Compiling a competitor analysis from a publicly available database
- Working with Underwriting Assistants in developing renewal lists
- Contacting brokers for submissions
- Accompanying underwriters during internal meetings and occasional external marketing calls
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
Entry Level
