Senior Underwriter Property

As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most: our people. At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow, we strive to find diverse, innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world.  Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions.

Job Description

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Senior Underwriter Property in our Milan office. 

In the expanding process of our Italian team, the role we are looking for, will work closely with the Head of Property for Italy and collaborating with the team members, providing an important contribution in the growth of the relevant portfolio.

Location: This position will be based out of our Milan office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

Our business, your impact, our opportunity:

What you’ll be doing:

• Contribute the positioning of Sompo as an increasingly significant player in the local Property market.
• Collaborate within the team in the optimization and control of Domestic and Multinational Property portfolio.
• Innovate and contribute to the development of a forward-thinking local underwriting strategy.
• Share with other company functions experiences which can contribute Sompo to enhance uw processes.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with key brokers.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to fuel growth.
• Support the development of Property products.
• Collaborate on defined projects in a growing and friendly team.
• Foster a culture of innovation by actively sharing ideas within the Continental Europe Property community.

What you’ll bring:

• 7+ years of professional experience
• Proven track record in underwriting profitable businesses
• Excellent networking and relationships skills with clients and brokers
• Sound knowledge of the local Property market
• Deep knowledge on multinational Programs processes
• Professional and proactive attitude
• Analytical and critical thinking, self-motivation, creativity, flexibility, determination, discipline, proactivity, collaboration
• Mindset to prioritize and plan to achieve objectives
• Ability to build and enhance strong relationships, both internally and externally
• Willingness to provide suggestions to improve procedures
• Keen to demonstrate commitment to corporate values.
• Eager to take action to steer own personal development
• Capability to train people
• Fluent English

Our Benefits

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans meet the needs of our employees and their dependents.  Below are a few highlights of our inclusive benefit programs:

• Expansive Health & Wellness Benefits
• Generous Retirement & Savings Plans
• Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

In today’s world, what do we stand for?

We strive to create exceptional value for our clients and shareholders while maintaining Sompo as an attractive place to work. We foster an environment of ongoing, open dialogue between managers and their direct reports, and believe in an organizational environment where everyone belongs. We proudly are a multi-racial, multi-cultural, global enterprise. We reject all forms of racism, bigotry, prejudice and injustice and continue to invest in building out an inclusive and diverse work environment.

About Us

Expert Partners.
Clarity in complexity.
Unwavering commitment.

We’re Sompo, a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance. Building on Sompo Holdings’ 130 years of innovation, we’re committed to applying all of our experience to simplify yours.

Our dedication to you shows up in the care we put in every detail, working to create a frictionless risk management journey for everyone we serve.

We lead with your priorities, meticulously crafting solutions, sharing insights, and understanding your needs.

Around the world, our 9,000+ employees use their expertise to learn, improve and find clear answers for your complex challenges.

Because when you choose Sompo, you choose the ease of expertise.

To learn more about visit our website at www.sompo-intl.com