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Are you looking for your next opportunity? Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Senior Casualty Underwriter Iberia (Spain & Portugal) in our Casualty team.
At Sompo, people come first. We value cooperative and productive relationships between each other as well as with our clients, insurance brokers and partners. We appreciate the contribution of each team member and know that our success depends first and foremost on the people who matter most to us: our employees.
Your Opportunity With Sompo
We are looking for an energetic and ambitious Senior Underwriter (m/f/d) to strengthen our Casualty team located in Madrid or Barcelona for the Spanish & Portuguese Market. Become part of our Sompo growth story!
Location
This position will be based out of our Madrid or Barcelona 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 the Head of Casualty Iberia in building and processing a portfolio of profitable Casualty business and creating offers with appropriate terms and conditions to achieve expected profitability. Focus on Major accounts.
* Underwrite complex insurance risks in accordance with the business plan and personal authority to meet business objectives.
* Participate in contract negotiations, client meetings and prepare presentations to clients and brokers as part of policy renewals or new business.
* Maintain existing client and broker relationships as well as develop new business opportunities in collaboration with Business Development colleagues.
* Stay up to date with all underwriting strategies and policies and ensure they are respected for each account.
* Support the development, introduction and modification of own products/product versions including the monitoring of the local market and product developments.
* Monitor the developments in the local market, e.G. products, competitors and other market participants.
* Support proactive and distinctive sales activities with brokers and clients, as well as participation in market events to promote the Sompo brand to attract new business submissions.
* Active cross‑selling with other Sompo International Lines of Businesses in particular identifying insurance needs arising from an insured transaction.
What You’ll Bring
* Bachelor or higher education in Business, Finance, Science, Law or related area would be a plus.
* 8+ years professional experience in the insurance sector, with solid knowledge of the Casualty industry.
* Strong product knowledge and previous underwriting experience in multinational GL Programs.
* Understanding of a disciplined approach to underwriting and strong analytical skills.
* Experience in multinational Casualty Insurance.
* Experience in a start‑up environment or in developing new business and/or new products within an established company is an advantage.
* Excellent networking skills, knowledge of the commercial insurance market in Spain and Portugal.
* Flexibility and willingness to travel within Spain & Portugal and provide the highest quality of service.
* Languages: Fluent in Spanish and English. Portuguese would be a plus.
Our Benefits
* 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
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 into 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.
Sompo is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Valoramos positivamente las solicitudes de personas con certificado de discapacidad igual o mayor al 33%, en cumplimiento de la legislación vigente, Ley General de Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad y de su inclusión social (LGD).
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