Assistant Underwriter in Manchester

Are you looking for your next opportunity? Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Assistant Underwriter in our UK Regions Financial Lines business underwriting Management Liability and Directors and Officers Insurance. Our Financial Lines team write a broad spectrum of risks from SME through Mid-Market and Large Account in the UK and internationally. Sompo has an established book of Management Liability and D&O business in London, and the current UK team based in Manchester and Birmingham have been building a developing book of business and product portfolio since early 2025. This opportunity sits within the UK Regions segment of our business.

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

What you’ll be doing:

• Support underwriters from submission of a risk through to binding through all aspects of the underwriting process.
• Respond to general mid-term questions from brokers and/or internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner, delivering a first-class service and within authority parameters.
• 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.
• Provide ad-hoc support to underwriting teams as required.
• Prepare financial and other types of analysis to support the underwriting team.
• Work with our major broking partners on volume deals, panel placements and portfolio underwriting.

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum of 1-2 years Management Liability / D&O Insurance Underwriting experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - articulate and influential.
• Able to work independently under their own initiative and as part of a close-knit team.
• Highly analytical with excellent logic and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize efficiently.
• Strong work ethic with an ability to operate effectively under pressure.
• Flexible approach and ability to recognize and adapt to changing business requirements.
• Strong numeracy and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Confident and self-driven and enjoy working to deadlines and targets.

At Sompo, we recognise that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees. Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of some of the benefits we offer, which may vary depending on the country:

• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Retirement & Savings Plans
• Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits

Who we are and what we stand for:

At Sompo, our shared purpose is to create meaningful value for clients, communities, and each other. We strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to excel. As a global organization, we embrace diversity and champion equal opportunity. Guided by our core values—Accountability, Agility, Collaboration, Development, and Integrity—we build trust and support one another to achieve our goals worldwide.

Our values come to life in how we hire and grow talent. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need, and we strive to ensure equitable access to opportunities so everyone can do their best work. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the recruiter in charge.