Senior Underwriter, Private Equity

Position Senior Underwriter – Middle Market Private Equity Practice Location New York City, New York What You’ll Be Doing Drive acceptable submission activity and quickly determine acceptability of risk in accordance with Sompo guidelines and standards. Demonstrate technical expertise and product knowledge in Middle Market Private Equity P&C Insurance (Property, General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Automobile, Umbrella). Prepare or analyze information on adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status, and declinations to drive results within the assigned territory while adhering to internal guidelines and strategies. Keep current on state/territory issues, regulations, and trends, and market conditions. Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, serving as the primary underwriting resource and point of contact by attending client and broker meetings, lunches, dinners, and other social outings with a minimum of 8‑10 broker visits per month. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience, along with 2–3 years of P&C underwriting experience; prior middle market underwriting or broking experience is strongly preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills, adaptable to different situations, clear, and purposeful. Remains calm under pressure with excellent organizational skills, integrity, and follow-through; challenges norms while collaborating effectively with colleagues at all levels. Proven ability to build and maintain strong business relationships with insureds, agents, and brokers. Strong customer service orientation, responsive, with the ability to say no while preserving relationships. Exhibits leadership skills and is a collaborative team player by nature. Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products. Salary Range: $110,000-170,000 (actual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, and experience). The compensation program includes a base salary and incentive awards that are adjusted based on overall company performance and individual performance. Benefits Two medical plans (Traditional PPO and Consumer Driven Health Plan with Health Savings Account and 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; optional supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children. Company-paid Disability benefits with 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sompo