Vice President, Middle Market Property Underwriting Technical Manager job in New York

New York, New York - NY Sompo International Holdings Ltd.

Job Ref:	R1912
Employer:	Sompo International Holdings Ltd.
Sector:	P&C/General Insurance/Non-Life Reinsurance
Qualifications:	Senior Qualified Actuary
Job Type:	Full Time
Salary and Benefits:	$160,000 - $240,000
Remote:	No
Location
Country:	United States
State/Province/County:	New York - NY
City:	New York
Post Code:	Not specified
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Description
As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most: our people. At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow, we strive to find diverse, innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world. Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions. Job Description Position Summary Sompo is seeking a Vice President, Middle Market Property Underwriting Technical Manager. This position will be located in the Sompo New York City office. The Middle Market Property Underwriting Technical Manager will report to the Vice President, Head of Technical Managers in the US. This role will have an opportunity to shape the underwriting strategy and vision, driving transformative change and fostering collaboration across the organization for the property line. Further, this position will handle referrals for Property line of business, develop underwriting guidelines, participate in special projects and provide subject matter expertise for the business. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Underwriting and Product knowledge of the Commercial Property Industry Provide product knowledge to Underwriting, Operations, IT, and other functional areas across the organization as needed Handle complex queries and referrals within delegated authority Contribute to reinsurance buying strategies Lead emerging and systemic risk initiatives, ensuring a proactive approach to risk management Support the Underwriting team to execute business strategy to include pricing, rate adequacy, terms, and conditions Provide input. supporting the development of strategic business planning activities that align with Underwriting philosophy and practices Identify and lead technical training initiatives and projects Ensure Underwriting Initiatives and Strategies support overall growth, profitability, and retention of business Educate and reinforce Underwriting strategy and guidelines to applicable team/s Subject Matter Expert and support for Underwriting team/s Provide Underwriting insight related to Underwriting tools Establish exposure identification, risk assessment, risk response, controls and monitoring of the standard LoB Participate in pre-renewal, pipeline, and new business pre-qualification meetings Participate and provide feedback for CAT modelling and Actuarial models Work with Regulatory Compliance to establish strategies and guidance Work collaboratively with Underwriters and Legal when drafting manuscript endorsements Partner with the Actuarial team to review insurance products that support profitability, competitive pricing, and legal compliance Recommend product changes in response to consumer needs and marketplace trends Review and implement legislative, regulatory, and other mandated changes Provide product knowledge to functional areas Subject Matter Expert related to special projects and new processing system initiatives Consult & coordinate with Underwriting, Actuarial, IT and Customer Service to elicit decision making Identify process/service improvement opportunities on a continuous basis Communicate industry trends related to coverage, guidelines, and legal issues with Underwriting team/s Collaborate with various functional areas across the organization to include Legal, Underwriting, Claims, Actuarial, Audit and Regulatory Compliance Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of in the Commercial P&C Industry Extensive Property knowledge and understanding of the industry Excellent analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills Exceptional attention to detail Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to make decisions with limited information and see issues through to resolution Excellent spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences that include all levels of management Experience advising and collaborating with Executive and Senior leadership Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team Strong commitment to providing superior client service Must be willing to travel up to 30% Salary Range: $160,000 - $240,000 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 International, 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 Sompo International is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V Visit our website at www.sompo-intl.com

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