SVP, Interim Head of Wholesale Casualty

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 SVP, Head of International Casualty in our Casualty team in our Underwriting business.

Our International Casualty team provide solutions to clients globally for complex exposures. Written on both and open market and delegated authority basis, we have clients in more than 20 countries. The core territories are Canada and Australia but we have a growing appetite to write business in Latin America and throughout the Middle East and Africa. We have strong relationships with clients who look to partner with us on a long term basis. The portfolio is weighted towards primary and first excess layers.

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:

• Managing the London Wholesale Casualty account, meeting achieveing KPIs for profitability and overall plan and any other KPIs allocated by executive management.
• A solid experience in underwriting Casualty within agreed decision making standards, limitations, and underwriting authority
• Regularly contribute to the analysis of the account by the actuarial and financial teams
• Ensure that all business written meets at least minimum standards of compliance and oversight.
• Ensure that rating models are up to date and used effectively.
• Ensure peer review carried out as appropriate.
• Assess desirability of risk through analysis of financial reports and accounts (as required); regular contact with broker; thorough review of proposal; and review of claims history and general company information
• Use designated Underwriting system(s) to streamline underwriting and information-tracking approach across Profit Centre. Input required data consistently and accurately as required.
• Proven track record of providing excellent service to brokers through consistent, timely, and proactive approach to Underwriting & business development.
• Exhibit sales orientated behaviors, defined by Management as: motivated, tenacious, production focused, technically skilled, proactive, and accountable.
• Generate new business by expanding broker network, attending broker events, and building new relationships across the market.
• Be responsible for meeting larger proportion of new business target(s).
• Provide excellent service to brokers through consistent, timely, and proactive approach to underwriting.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in a similar underwriting or broking role, with in-depth knowledge of Lloyd’s Professional Indemnity markets
• Demonstrable track record of profitable transactions and generating business growth;
• Demonstrable experience in writing and executing underwriting business plans;
• Strong analytic skills and numerical aptitude essential;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong management and leadership skills, with particular emphasis on enabling the development of team members, and encourage ownership and responsibility for their individual tasks
• Ability to deal with challenge and think on their feet when dealing with senior stakeholders
• Needs to be highly organised and deadline focused
• Ability to independently develop and implement new methodologies

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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