Job Description
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Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Senior Underwriter / Underwriter in our A&H team in Italy.
Reporting to the Italian Head of A&H and operating in alignment with the A&H Continental Europe underwriting strategy, the Underwriter will be responsible for underwriting new and renewal business, including Multinational A&H programmes.
The role will also involve active participation in portfolio management activities and new product development initiatives, contributing to the continuous enhancement and profitability of the A&H portfolio.
Location: This position will be based out of our Milan 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:
Support positioning as an increasingly important player in the local A&H market
Assist in the optimization of the A&H portfolio
Contribute to the development of the local underwriting strategy
Establish and strengthen relationships with key brokers
Solicit business opportunities
Support the development of A&H products
What you’ll bring:
5+ years of professional experience
Proven track record in underwriting profitable businesses
Excellent networking and relationships skills with clients and brokers
Sound knowledge of the local A&H market
Proven and in‑depth experience in underwriting Private Medical Insurance policies and/or multinational insurance programmes, considered an essential requirement to successfully perform the role with a high level of autonomy and responsibility.
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 some of the benefits we offer, which may vary depending on the country:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Retirement & Savings Plans
Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
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.