Underwriter, Middle Market

Job Description

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Underwriter on our Middle Market team.

Our Middle Market Underwriting team offers diverse multi-line capabilities targeted at select industry verticals such as real estate, hospitality, financial institutions, professional services, technology, and manufacturing. We work through a network of retail brokers who share our commitment to long-term partnerships built on a strong service proposition.

Location: This position will be based out of our Irvine, CA, Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco, CA 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:

• Evaluate Underwriting Risks: Drive submission activity and determine risk acceptability using company guidelines.
• Demonstrate Technical Expertise: Apply deep product knowledge across multiple Middle Market P&C insurance lines.
• Execute Strategic Pricing: Price risks accurately using sophisticated financial models and diverse structures.
• Maintain Underwriting Discipline: Use specialized tools to ensure thorough account reviews and complete documentation.
• Analyze Market Trends: Monitor state regulations, territory issues, and underwriting data to drive results.
• Cultivate Broker Relationships: Build strong connections through active marketing, client meetings, and regional travel.

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum 1-2 years of underwriting experience.
• Experience producing and underwriting accounts of all sizes with major brokerage houses, agents, and specialty retailers.
• Team player with grit, and collaborative by nature
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $125,000 Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

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 our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution

• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options

• Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children

• Vision benefits

• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children

• Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions

• Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays

• Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tax-Free Commuter Benefit

• 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.