Job Description Are you looking for your next opportunity? Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Senior Underwriter Professional Indemnity in our Financial Lines team Italy.
This role will work closely with the Italy Financial Lines Manager as well as the Continental Europe Head of Professional Indemnity, focusing on the development and expansion of our client and broker relationships, as well as supporting for the acceleration of profitable growth and retention in achieving profitability targets, in line with our local, regional and global strategies.
Additionally, the role will require acting as a company ambassador in the marketplace and with other external stakeholders, seeking to develop and maintain relationships with these key constituents and influencers.
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: Contribute to the growth and profitability of Sompo International Professional Indemnity portfolio by actively sourcing submissions
Analyze questionnaires, submissions, policy wordings, technical reports to assess exposures
Analyze underwriting information and ensure appropriate terms and conditions are secured in line with the Sompo Professional Indemnity Underwriting Strategy
Meet and negotiate with clients and brokers to build relationships and to develop new and renewal business
Contribute to building a well diversified and balanced book in terms of risk profile and segmentation
Perform contract negotiation, attend and travel to client meetings, presentations to customers and conduct underwriting reviews
Develop, launch and maintain local language Professional Indemnity product versions for the Italian market, watch local market and products developments
Be responsible for underwriting document filings, accuracy of data entries to systems and contract integrity for accounts underwritten
Effectively interact, communicate and negotiate with all levels of external and/or internal business partners (such as Distribution, Claims, Risk Engineering)
Support marketing efforts, creating high quality, original solutions to enhance the reputation and market presence of Sompo International




Focus on other value added projects, developments and activities, as required
Contribute to adapt and focus the general European regional strategy and appetite structure to the specific needs and opportunities of the Italian scenario
What you’ll bring: 5+ years of experience working in underwriting position in Professional Indemnity in Italy; wider experience is a plus
Deep technical knowledge of Professional Indemnity exposures
Strong expertise in international Large Corporate risks underwriting
Good network within the Italian broker and inhouse risk manager Community
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
The highest levels of integrity
Team player
Good understanding of economic relationships, business models in the insurance industry and knowledge of strategy development
Recognizes opportunities and approaches new trends with an entrepreneurial mindset
Good understanding of the insurance regulatory environment in Italy and its influence in business development, underwriting and claims management strategies
Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively
Language skills: Italian, English any other European language is a plus
Willingness to travel internationally as required
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
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 an 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 vantaggi programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents.
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.
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.
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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.
We are Sompo, a global provider of commercial and consumer property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance. Building on the 137 years of innovation of our parent company, Sompo Holdings, Inc., Sompo employs approximately 10,000 people around the world who use their in depth knowledge and expertise to help simplify and resolve your complex challenges.
Because when you choose Sompo, you choose The Ease of Expertise.
“Sompo” refers to the brand under which Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based holding company, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, operates its global property and casualty (re)insurance businesses. Sompo International Holdings Ltd. is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Sompo Holdings, Inc., one of the leading property and casualty groups in the world. Shares of Sompo Holdings, Inc. are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. To learn more please follow us on LinkedIn or visit sompo-intl.com.

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📌 Senior Underwriter Professional Indemnity (Milano)
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