Aviation Underwriter

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 an Underwriter in our Aviation team in our London Market business.

Our Aviation Underwriting team provides risk transfer solutions to a varied client base within all facets of the Aviation industry. The London team is responsible for underwriting all major risk globally excluding Japan and General Aviation excluding Japan and USA. We focus on building excellent relationships with our clients and brokers, fostering long-term partnerships underpinned by decades of collective experience and technical knowledge.

Location: This position will be based out of our London 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:

• Underwrite Airline, Aerospace, General Aviation and Aviation War in accordance with Underwriting Guidelines and individual authority granted by management.
• Focus on Renewal Retention and New Business production in maintaining and growing a profitable Aviation portfolio.
• Monitors Industry and specific Account trends.
• Implements an Underwriting Service reputation that is recognized as superior in the industry.
• Develop and maintain engagement plans with Brokers as appointed including management of relationships in terms of analysis, meetings and entertainment.
• Provide technical input in Product Development.
• Interact with Brokers and other external parties including third party business providers, including the maintenance and development of good working relationships.
• Contribute towards Underwriting services projects relating to the improvement of existing services.
• Maintain timely and accurate risk, exposure and premium accounting in the company’s policy administration and documentation management systems.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven underwriting experience with Authority. Minimum 5 years.
• Prior experience of Underwriting Aviation exposures.
• Able to work independently under your own initiative and as a part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – articulate and influential.
• Attention to detail with the ability to organise efficiently.
• Problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong analytical abilities with excellent logic and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills along with exceptional interpersonal tributes with the ability to work with a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong administration and operational skills.
• Strong work ethic with an ability to operate effectively under pressure
• Flexible approach and ability to recognise and adapt to changing business requirements
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook);
• Confident and self-driven and enjoy working to deadlines and targets

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.

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