Sompo · 1 day ago
Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSompo is seeking a Senior Underwriter for their Excess Casualty Retail team. This role involves managing a Retail Excess Casualty portfolio, underwriting new and renewal business, and building strong relationships with brokers and clients while collaborating with various internal teams to ensure informed underwriting decisions.
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Hiring Manager
Jenna Appello, CDR, PRC
Responsibilities
Manage Retail Excess Casualty portfolio, underwriting new and renewal business to drive profitable growth aligned with risk appetite and business strategy
Evaluate, structure, and price risks by determining capacity, attachment points, terms, and conditions across diverse Large Account and Middle Market accounts
Utilize underwriting authority to quote, bind, and manage accounts while ensuring pricing discipline and profitability
Serve as a market-facing underwriter, building strong broker and client relationships and representing the company in meetings and industry events
Collaborate with Claims, Legal, Actuarial, and Business Development to deliver informed underwriting decisions and a consistent value proposition
Leverage data, analytics, and underwriting tools to improve decision-making, workflow efficiency, and portfolio performance
Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics within the assigned territory
Qualification
Required
5+ years of Commercial Excess Casualty underwriting experience
Skilled in Commercial Casualty insurance with experience in Large Account and Upper Middle Market accounts strongly preferred
Proven ability to evaluate risk, negotiate terms, and make sound business decisions within assigned authority
Strong relationship management and communication skills with brokers, insureds, and internal partners
Strong financial acumen, organizational skills, and accountability with exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
Ability to travel up to 25% as needed to support broker and client relationships
Benefits
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
Company
Sompo
We’re Sompo, a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Shea
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Bohaty
Chief Operating Officer, Global Insurance
Recent News
Sompo International Holdings Ltd.
2025-09-19
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