Senior Underwriter Financial Lines

Stellenbeschreibung:

Are you looking for your next opportunity? Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Senior Underwriter Financial Lines Germany. As Senior Underwriter Financial Lines, you will make a significant contribution to the growth and expansion of a well‑diversified, profitable and balanced Financial Lines portfolio.

Location

This position will be based out of our Cologne, Munich or Hamburg office.

What you’ll be doing:

Independently manage and process a portfolio of Financial Lines contracts, including analyzing underwriting information and creating offers with appropriate terms and conditions to achieve expected profitability
Conduct independent contract negotiations, participate in client meetings, and hold presentations to clients and brokers as part of policy renewals
Maintain existing client and broker relationships as well as develop new business opportunities and co‑operations in the German and Austrian market
Contribute actively to the development of underwriting strategies
Support the development, introduction and modification of own products/product versions including monitoring of the local market and product developments
Engage in proactive and distinctive sales activities with brokers, in‑house brokers and clients, and participate in Financial Lines events to promote the Sompo brand and increase submissions
Active cross‑selling with other Sompo International Specialty Lines products, particularly identifying insurance needs arising from insured transactions
Support the Head of Financial Lines Germany in the technical and professional training and supervision of (Associate) Underwriters in the team

What You’ll Bring:

A recognized qualification in law, business and/or finance
5 to 10 years of professional experience in the insurance industry, with at least 5 years in the Financial Lines sector
Experience in building and growing a profitable business in Financial Lines
Proven disciplined approach to underwriting
Experience in a start‑up environment or in developing new business and/or new products within an established company is an advantage
Excellent networking skills and relationships with clients and brokers in Germany/Austria
In‑depth knowledge of the German and European Financial Lines markets
Strong product knowledge and previous underwriting experience in at least two of the following Financial Lines products:
- Managerial Liability (D&O, Fidelity Insurance (VSV), EPL, PTL/Trustee, POSI)
- Financial Institutions (FI D&O, FIPI, BBB, combined covers, POSI)
- Professional liability (chambered professions)
- Cyber
Analytical, energetic, creative, adaptable, meticulous, determined, independent, intelligent, disciplined, assertive, proactive, hardworking, resilient, ambitious, team player
Strong presentation and negotiation skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to contribute, develop and deliver on local business plan and group strategy
Independent, innovative and solution‑driven working attitude
Excellent market relationships with a well‑established broker and client network
Flexibility and willingness to travel and provide the highest quality of service
Business fluent in German and English