Sr. Underwriter, Energy Property

Job Description Are you looking for your next opportunity? Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Sr. Underwriter in our Energy team. This position will support the North America Energy Property team to develop and implement an underwriting strategy that identifies profitable market opportunities, in addition to working with a select group of wholesale and retail brokers and our experienced specialists tailor solutions to meet the unique needs of each client. Providing individual risk policies as well as products for niche classes, we deliver risk solutions effectively and responsively. Location: This position will be based in our Houston, TX; Dallas, TX or Chicago, IL offices . 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: Able to quickly review applications and financial requirements to determine acceptability of risk in accordance with Sompo guidelines and standards; Understand pricing components, rating methodology and use of rating tools to price risks based on exposures and risk analysis. Demonstrate technical underwriting skills through strategic, thorough account review and file documentation. Use all appropriate underwriting tools, disciplines, and knowledge of strategies to ensure underwriting guidelines are followed. Prepare quote for new and renewal business, service accounts throughout the policy term, provide exemplary service to brokers. Keep current on state/territory Insurance issues, trends, and regulations. What you’ll bring: 5-8 years of Energy underwriting experience Bachelor’s Degree preferred Experience in working, production; and underwriting all sizes of accounts with large brokerage houses and specialty retailers Experience successfully underwriting, quoting, and binding profitable business Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint); Excellent communication (both written and verbal) skills; Strong analytical and organizational skills; Strong negotiation skills; Team player willing to contribute to the whole of the company Salary Range: $130,000 – $160,000 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 In today’s world, what do we stand for? Ethics and integrity are the foundation of delivering on our commitment to you. We believe that core values drive success, and that when relationships are held in the highest regard, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished. At Sompo, our ring is more than a logo, it is a symbol of our promise. Click here to learn more about life at Sompo. Sompo is an equal opportunity employer and we intentionally value inclusion and diversity. Above all, we want you to work in an environment that respects everyone’s unique contributions – we are passionately committed to equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex orientation, national origin, or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co