• Job Description

  Req#: R1580

  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

  We are seeking an Underwriter Trainee for Commercial Management Liability in our Alpharetta, GA office location.

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  The Sompo International Trainee Program is an 18 month program designed to give participants the business and technical skills they need to build a successful career in insurance.

  Underwriting Trainees work alongside the most experienced underwriters in the industry to gain in-depth knowledge of our business units and underwriting philosophy. Through on-the-job learning, workplace mentoring and directed self-study, this program prepares trainees to earn underwriting authority at Sompo International.

  Trainee participants work directly on their products accounts, building relationships and identifying customers’ needs. This rigorous curriculum also includes training in negotiation, risk analysis and relationship management.

  Sompo International’s Trainee Program serves as a launchpad for career advancement, empowering participants to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for success in their respective fields.

  What can I expect as a Trainee?

  ON-T HE-JOB LEA R N I NG

  Insurance requires a high degree of ex perience and expertise – s o met hing y ou c a n’t learn in the classr o om. So m po Internatio nal trainees are i mmersed in the day -to-d ay act i vities of their team. T h ey are given a rare o pp o rtunity to w ork alongside experts in the field to review sub missi o ns, analyze risks and expand t heir o verall k n owledge.

  DIREC TED SELF - S TUDY

  Pro fessi o nal designati on c ourses give n ew underwrite rs technical k nowledge of insurance o perati o ns and industry practices. So m po Internati o nal sup p orts e m plo yees purs uing co ntinuing e ducati o ns o pp ortunities by co vering t he c ost f or fees and t ext bo o ks, offering time off w ork to take exa ms and pro viding additio nal co m pensati on f or successf ul co m pleti on of many co urs es.

  C AREER DE VELOPMENT S UPPORT

  At So m po Internati o nal, we are com mitted to de vel oping o ur peo p le. We encourage em p l o yees to strengthen t heir skills and ex pand t heir understanding of t he business. S om po Internatio nal claims trainees rece i ve p r ofessio n al devel o p ment training on a variety of t o pics aligned with their respective business unit.

  Qua lifi c ati on s, S k i l ls and Exp e ri en c e:

  Som po Internatio nal e m plo yees are so me of t he best a nd brightest in t he industry. W hen recruiting the next generation of S ompo Internati o nal em p l o yee s, we c o nsider graduating Seniors and recent coll e ge graduates with ex perience w orking in insurance, financial serv ices, mar keting or sales.

  Additio nal require ments include:

  • Critical thinking ability & a nalytical skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with others
  • Integrity and reliability
  • Technical accuracy and software skills
  • Willingness to relocate

  Salary Range: ___$65K – $70K_______ 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

• About the company

  Sompo International is a leading global specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance.

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