Senior risk control specialist, Casualty

Job Description

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Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Senior Casualty Risk Control Specialist in our UK Risk Control team in our UK business. 

Our UK Risk Control team offers diverse multi-line risk control services to our internal and external stakeholders. The department supports multiple underwriting departments including but not limited to: - Corporate Property, Casualty, Middle Market P&C, Energy & Renewables and marine. We work to delivery risk control services to our policyholders and build long-term partnerships on the foundation of a strong service proposition.

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:

• Partnering with Underwriting, Claims, and Management/Executive teams to support and strengthen corporate business goals, including retention, new business growth, reducing loss exposure, and overall regional profitability.
• Ensuring Risk Control surveys and service activities are completed on time, are appropriate for the identified hazards/exposures, and are accurate.
• Undertaking risk control surveys for Casualty Clients
• Managing Major Casualty accounts
• Monitoring recommendations made by consultants and ensuring critical recommendations are addressed by Clients.
• Providing service quality reviews and desktop reviews for primary/excess placement for Underwriters.
• Leading development of the overall risk control proposition for the Casualty Line and providing support for departmental projects
• Collaborative working with others to achieve departmental goals.

What you’ll bring:

• Health and safety qualifications (Minimum qualification IOSH/NEBOSH Diploma). IOSH Chartered membership is preferable.
• Extensive knowledge of public Liability exposure assessment/management
• Experience in the following industry sectors: - Heavy industries & Chemicals    
• 10+ years’ experience in Casualty insurance Risk Control.
• Solid understanding of sound Risk Control processes and techniques.

• Experience in the London insurance Market with demonstrated experience in risk control applicable to Casualty line.

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.