Insurance Underwriter Trainee

Job Description
Sompo has a unique opportunity for a 2026 Sompo Underwriting Trainee in our Dallas, TX office.

Our Trainee Program is an 18-month program beginning in July 2026 designed to equip you with the essential business and technical skills needed to build a successful career in insurance.

As an Underwriting Trainee you will work alongside the most experienced underwriters in the industry to gain in-depth knowledge of our business units and underwriting philosophy through on-the-job learning, workplace mentoring.

Our Trainees work directly on their products’ accounts, building relationships and identifying customers’ needs. This rigorous curriculum also includes training in negotiation, risk analysis and relationship management.

Sompo’s Trainee Program serves as a launchpad for career advancement, empowering you to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for success in your respective field.

What can I expect as an Underwriting Trainee?

On-The-Job Learning
Insurance requires a high degree of experience and expertise - something you can’t learn in the classroom. Sompo Trainees are immersed in the day-to-day activities of their team, assisting Underwriters in exposure analysis and operational analysis of insureds, compiling a competitor analysis from a publicly available database, working with Underwriting Assistants in developing renewal lists, contacting brokers for submissions, and accompanying underwriters during internal meetings and occasional external marketing calls.

Activities, Learning and Development
Directed Self-Study

Professional designation courses give new Trainees professional technical knowledge of insurance operations and industry practices. Sompo supports our employees pursuing continuing education opportunities by covering the cost for fees and textbooks, offering time off work to take exams and providing additional compensation for successful completion of many courses.

Career Development Support

At Sompo, we are committed to developing our people. We encourage employees to strengthen their skills and expand their understanding of the business. Our Underwriting Trainees receive professional development training on a variety of topics aligned with their respective business unit.

What will I need to be an Underwriting Trainee?
Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree

Graduation date between May 2025 and May 2026

Genuine interest in developing a career in the insurance industry

Ability to articulate ideas clearly through written and verbal communication

Solution-oriented mindset and data analytical skills

Ability to work independently and collaborate with others

Adaptability to new challenges and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrates integrity and reliability in fulfilling roles and responsibilities

Detail-oriented, organized, and tech-savvy (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Local to the desired office location or able to arrange housing and transportation in the area to support an in-office working arrangement while in the Trainee Program

Eligible candidates must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States without restriction

Salary Range: $70,000 - $77,500. 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.

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.

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

Sompo International 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.

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