Senior Underwriter / Underwriter A&H

Job Description

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Senior Underwriter / Underwriter in our A&H team in Italy. 

Reporting to the Italian Head of A&H and operating in alignment with the A&H Continental Europe underwriting strategy, the Underwriter will be responsible for underwriting new and renewal business, including Multinational A&H programmes.

The role will also involve active participation in portfolio management activities and new product development initiatives, contributing to the continuous enhancement and profitability of the A&H 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:

• Support positioning as an increasingly important player in the local A&H market

• Assist in the optimization of the A&H portfolio

• Contribute to the development of the local underwriting strategy

• Establish and strengthen relationships with key brokers

• Solicit business opportunities

• Support the development of A&H products

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ 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 A&H market

• Proven and in‑depth experience in underwriting Private Medical Insurance policies and/or multinational insurance programmes, considered an essential requirement to successfully perform the role with a high level of autonomy and responsibility.

At Sompo, we recognize 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. Life at Sompo page

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.