AVP, Accident & Health Reinsurance Underwriter

Sompo International Holdings Ltd.

$150K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Accident & Health (A&H) related roles, specifically in the Broker Market/Direct and Primary.
  • Proven skills in specialty underwriting with a focus on A&H products.
  • Expertise in conducting detailed risk analysis and engaging in complex negotiations.
  • Preferred industry designations include ARe and/or CPCU.
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Professional and client-focused demeanor with a commitment to long-term relationship building.
  • Proficient in relevant software including AI, Microsoft Office Suite, with a willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage strong relationships with brokers to drive premium growth.
  • Oversee underwriting and client management within a niche A&H treaty reinsurance portfolio.
  • Underwrite specialty treaty business in accordance with company guidelines and growth objectives.
  • Engage actively in industry conferences and networking events to represent SompoRe.
  • Deliver timely and professional decision-making and problem-solving services.
  • Conduct risk analysis using internal and market data to guide underwriting decisions.
  • Participate in special projects aligned with corporate strategy.

Benefits

  • Two medical plans, including a Traditional PPO and a Consumer Driven Health Plan with employer contribution to Health Savings Accounts.
  • Pharmacy benefits, including mail order services.
  • Comprehensive dental and vision benefits, including orthodontia.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care.
  • Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits with optional supplemental coverage.
  • Company-paid Disability benefits with competitive salary continuation.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Generous paid-time-off and holiday programs.
  • Competitive parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support.
  • Tax-Free Commuter Benefits to ease transportation costs.
  • Tuition Reimbursement and support for Professional Qualification.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

SompoRe has a unique opportunity for an AVP, Accident & Health Reinsurance Underwriterin our Reinsurance North America A&H team.

SompoRe's A&H team offers protection on both a quota share and excess of loss basis, with significant capacity covering products, including but not limited to, Employer Stop Loss; HMO Reinsurance and Provider Excess; Short Term Medical; Special Risk, etc.

Location: This position may be based in our Garden City, NY, New York City, NY, or Morristown, NJ office, with consideration also given to candidates in any of our U.S. office locations. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environmentwhere our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

Our business, your impact, our opportunity:

What you'll be doing:
  • Build, maintain, and manage strong broker relationships to drive organic premium growth and establish SompoRe as a trusted partner.
  • Manage underwriting, client management, and development across a niche specialty A&H treaty reinsurance portfolio in alignment with strategic business plans, underwriting appetite, and growth objectives.
  • Underwrite A&H specialty treaty business within established authority, guidelines, and a collaborative two-headed underwriting approach.Achieve stated financial objectives for growth and profitability within the A&H treaty portfolio.
  • Represent SompoRe's capabilities through active engagement in on-site visits, industry conferences, and other networking opportunities.
  • Providing timely and professional services, delivering decisions and solutions promptly.
  • Perform risk analysis (exposure, aggregation, and profitability) using internal models and market data.
  • Participate in special projects that support corporate needs and objectives.


What you'll bring:
  • 5 - 7 years of A&H related experience Broker Market/Direct and Primary.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in specialty underwriting.
  • Proven ability to perform detailed risk analysis and effectively engage in complex negotiations.
  • Industry designations such as ARe and/or CPCU are preferred.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication abilities, coupled with strong organizational skills and the capacity to meet tight deadlines.
  • Professional demeanor with a commitment to delivering outstanding client service and building long-term partnerships.
  • Ability to interact and collaborate with stakeholders across various levels of the organization.
  • Advanced knowledge of relevant software tools, including AI, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other applications.
  • Willingness to travel as required to support client relationships and business objectives.


Salary Range:$150,000 - $200,000. 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.

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 our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:

  • 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


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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.

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