AVP, Senior Underwriter, Terrorism & Political Violence

Job Description

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a AVP, Senior Underwriter, Terrorism & Political Violence in our Underwriting team.

We are looking for an ambitious Senior Underwriter to join our Terrorism and Political Violence Team in London. In this role we will be looking for an underwriter with technical underwriting knowledge, strong market presence and relationships, as well as a good understanding of geopolitical affairs to navigate shifting global risks. 

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:

• Help execute on agreed strategy plan for Crisis Management
• Handling renewal and new business within agreed parameters
• Underwrite all accounts in accordance with underwriting guideline and individual authority statement
• Reporting – data analysis and assist with regular review of portfolio
• Dealing with Exposure Management tools and assist exposure analysis team when required
• Preparing Frontsheets and UW rationales in readiness for peer review
• Attend client presentations and meetings
• Compliance with and evidencing of conduct risk requirements, including PBQA
• Reporting and tracking of outstanding audit / compliance requirements and liaising with internal audit
• Bound premium monitoring through Power BI and Guidewire
• Liaising with insurance and reinsurance brokers
• Training and educating junior members when required
• Ad-hoc tasks & projects

Broker Engagement:

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Lloyd’s and London market brokers, working collaboratively with colleagues to support the team’s broker strategy.
• Represent Sompo at broker and client meetings, the box at Lloyd’s and relevant industry events, with support where appropriate.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to inform pricing and product development strategies.

Programme/Tools Used

• Imageright
• PowerBI and Guidewire
• Front Sheets
• Guidewire / Account Log
• F Drive / Imageright
• EBIX – Exposure Hub

What you’ll bring:

The candidate needs to have:

• Minimum 3 years with the following Crisis Management Products
  • Terrorism, Political Violence, Active Assailant
• Prior experience underwriting international clients
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a team-oriented approach
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Numerate and an eye for detail
• Ability to organise efficiently
• Strong time management
• Strong administration skills / file keeping
• Comprehensive computer skills, including Microsoft Office Excel etc.

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 | Sompo

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.