Assistant Vice President, Marine Underwriter

Sompo; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global provider of insurance is seeking an AVP, Marine Underwriter based in Birmingham or Manchester. This role involves leading external engagements with marine brokers, developing capabilities in the sector, and pricing coverage on risks. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of underwriting experience and strong negotiation skills. The company offers competitive benefits and values a diverse workforce, ensuring an inclusive environment for all employees. Join us to make a significant impact in the marine insurance sector.

Benefits

Expansive Health & Wellness Benefits

Generous Retirement & Savings Plans

Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of underwriting experience.
• Established relationships with specialist marine brokers.

Responsibilities

• Lead external engagement and business development with Marine brokers.
• Support the Head of regional marine in developing capabilities.
• Price and analyse coverage on individual risks.
• Expand existing portfolio of business.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Undergraduate degree

Insurance or advanced degree preferred

Job description

AVP, Marine Underwriter page is loaded## AVP, Marine Underwriterlocations: Birmingham, United Kingdom: Manchester, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R3670## As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most: **our people**. At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow, we strive to find diverse, innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world. Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions.## **Job Description**Sompo has a unique opportunity for an **AVP, Marine Underwriter** in our **Marine Cargo and Transport & Logistics** team in our Specialty business.Our Marine Underwriting team offers a clear and consistent Underwriting appetite with a proven highly profitable track record. 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 **Manchester/Birmingham** 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, Shared opportunity.****What you’ll be doing:*** Lead external engagement and business development with Marine brokers in the regional marketplace.* Support the Head of regional marine in developing and evolving our capabilities and proposition in the sector.* Prioritisation and evaluation of new and renewal submissions to identify those accounts that provide the greatest opportunity for profit consistent with the business plan and corporate profit objectives.* Price and analyse coverage, structure and exposures on individual risks.* Set appropriate terms and conditions per the Company underwriting strategy and guidelines to quote qualified risks.* Attend client/broker meetings, as applicable.* Exercise proper underwriting pricing and discipline to meet profitability goals, complying with underwriting guidelines, systems and procedures.* Expand existing portfolio of business by developing existing relationships and new prospective clients.**What you’ll bring:*** Undergraduate, Insurance or advanced degree preferred.* At least 5+ years of underwriting experience.* Established relationships with specialist marine brokers.* Strong negotiation skills.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).* Excellent communication (both written and verbal) skills.**Our Benefits**We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below are a few highlights of our inclusive benefit programs:* Expansive Health & Wellness Benefits* Generous Retirement & Savings Plans* Global Parental Leave & Adoption AssistanceWe 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.**Expert Partners. Clarity in complexity. Unwavering commitment**.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 in 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.**To learn more about visit our website at**## We are Sompo, a global provider of commercial and consumer property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance. Building on the 130 years of innovation of our parent company, Sompo Holdings, Inc., Sompo employs approximately 9,500 people around the world who use their in-depth knowledge and expertise to help simplify and resolve your complex challenges. Because when you choose Sompo, you choose **The Ease of ExpertiseTM**.## ## “Sompo” refers to the brand under which Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based holding company, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, operates its global property and casualty (re)insurance businesses. Sompo International Holdings Ltd. is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Sompo Holdings, Inc., one of the leading property and casualty groups in the world with excellent financial strength as evidenced by ratings of A+ (Superior) from A.M. Best (XV size category) and A+ (Strong) from Standard & Poor’s. Shares of Sompo Holdings, Inc. are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.## ## To learn more please follow us on or visit .