General Aviation Underwriter

Overview

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Senior Underwriter, General Aviation in our Aviation team based within the London Market business. The Aviation Underwriting team provides risk transfer solutions to a varied client base within all facets of the Aviation industry. The London team is responsible for underwriting all major risk globally excluding Japan and General Aviation excluding Japan and USA.

Location:

London office.

We strive for collaboration and offer a work environment where employees thrive and build long-lasting careers.

• Develop and execute General Aviation strategy for London Wholesale in conjunction with the wider General Aviation portfolio
• Responsible for delivering sustainable growth within the General Aviation Wholesale portfolio and increasing Sompo London team’s footprint in this area
• Utilize strong industry and market knowledge to underwrite effectively
• Leverage existing relationships and cultivate new ones between clients and brokers
• Perform contract negotiation, attend client meetings and travel for client visits
• Understand and operate within parameters defined by LOAs and Reinsurance programme
• Oversee the timely issuance of documentation and record keeping to enable accurate monthly reporting
• Contribute to a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement to deliver value to partners and shareholders
• Interact, communicate and negotiate with all levels of external and internal business partners (Distribution, Claims, Operations, Finance)
• Represent Sompo externally at the highest level including marketing efforts with clients and brokering partners, in commercial negotiations, participation in industry forums and other external drives to raise Sompo International’s profile

• 10+ years of underwriting/industry experience
• Experience in working, producing and underwriting General Aviation business
• Strong technical knowledge of industry specifics and policy wordings
• Experience in developing and formalizing underwriting strategy
• Excellent relationships with General Aviation Wholesale brokers
• Enthusiasm and energy to deliver targets

• Expansive Health & Wellness Benefits
• Generous Retirement & Savings Plans
• Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

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