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 A re y o u lo o k i ng for y o ur n e x t o p p o rtu n i t y? We are s e e k i n g a (Senior) C asualty Underwriter for our insurance company in Cologne, Munich or Hamburg. This individual will strengthen the Underwriting team on various European underwriting matters. R e s pon s i b i l i t i e s include: Independently manage and process a portfolio of Casualty contracts including analyzing underwriting information, performing the underwriting including 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 Maintain existing client and broker relationships as well as develop new business opportunities Contribute actively to the development of underwriting strategies Support the development, introduction and modification of own products/product versions including the monitoring of the local market and product developments Proactive and distinctive sales activities with clients and brokers, as well as participation in market events to promote awareness of the Sompo brand and increase the number of submissions Active cross-selling with other Sompo International Specialty Lines products, in particular identifying insurance needs arising from an insured transaction Q ua li f i c a t i ons, S ki l l s a n d E x p e ri en c e: Adequate examination and /or 5-10 years of technical insurance experience in the local market Enhanced understanding of underwriting basics, including coverage terms and premium rating, concerning classes of business allocated for regular business treatment Enhanced understanding about legal and regulatory guidelines concerning classes of business allocated for regular business treatment Enhanced level of business awareness in line with good negotiating skills Enhanced communication skills in writing and verbal Deep knowledge of corporate underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines Ability to effectively assess industrial risk by analytical skills; good judgment and problem-solving ability Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility Solid knowledge of processing methods and workflow procedures, and basic knowledge of insurance underwriting and regulations for assigned countries/territories abroad Enhanced organizational skills in prioritizing work, multitasking and consistently meeting deadlines Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities Good language skills in German and English both verbally and in writing; O ur B e n e f it s W e c o n t i n u o u s ly e v a l u at e a nd u p d at e o ur b en e fit p r og r a m s t o e n s u re t h a t o u r p l a n s me e t t he ne e ds of o ur e m p lo y e e s and t h eir d e pen d e n t s. B el o w a re a f e w h ig h l i g h t s of o ur in c l us i v e b e nefit pr og ra m s : • Exp a n s ive H e a l t h & Well n ess B e n e fi t s • G e n e r o us R e t i r eme n t & S av i n g s P l a ns • G l o b a l P a r en t al L e a ve & Ad o p t i o n A ss i s t a n c e I n t o d a y’s w o r l d, w h a t do w e s t a nd f o r ? W e st ri v e t o c re a t e ex c ep t i o n a l val u e for o ur c l i en t s a nd s h a reh o l d e r s wh i le m a i n t a i n i n g Som po as a n a t t ra c t i v e p l a c e t o w o rk. W e fo s t e r an e n vi r o n m ent o f o n go i ng, o pen d i a log ue be t w ee n m a n a g e r s a n d t he i r d i re c t rep o r t s, a n d b eli e ve i n an o r g a n iza t i o n a l e n vi r o n m ent wh e re e v e ryo n e be l o n gs. W e pr o u d ly a r e a m u l t i-ra c i a l, m u l t i-c u l t u ra l, g l o b a l en t e r p ri s e. W e r ej e c t a ll forms o f ra c i sm, b igot r y, p r ejud i ce a n d i n ju s t i c e a n d co n t i n ue t o i n v e s t in b u i l d i n g o u t an i n c l us i v e a n d d i v e r s e w o rk enviro n m e n t. A b o ut U s E x p e rt P a r t n e r s. Cl a r i t y i n c o m ple x i t y. U nw a v e r i ng co m m i t m e n t. W e’ r e Som p o, a g l o b a l p r o v i der of pro p er t y, ca s u a l t y, a n d s pec i a l t y i ns uran c e a n d re i n s uran c e. Bui l d i ng o n Som po H o l d i ngs ’ 1 3 0 y e a rs of i n n o v a t i o n, we ’ re c o m m it t ed t o ap p ly i ng a l l o f o ur exp e rie n ce t o s i m p l ify y o ur s. O u r ded i c a t i o n t o you s h o ws up in t h e c a re we p u t in e ve ry d e t a i l, wo r king t o c re a t e a fri c t i o n l ess r i s k m a n a g eme n t j o u r ney f o r e v e r yo n e w e s e r v e. W e lead w i t h y o u r pri o ri t i es, me t i c u lo u s ly cra f t i n g so l u t i o n s, s h a ri n g i ns i g h t s, and u n de r st a n d i ng yo u r need s. A r o u n d t he w o rl d, o u r 9, 0 00 em p l o y e e s u s e t h eir e x p e r t i s e t o le a rn, im p r o v e a n d f i nd c l ear a ns w e rs f o r yo u r c om p l ex c h a l le ng es. B e c a u s e when you c hoos e S om p o, you c hoos e t he ea s e o f exp er t i s e. T o l ea rn m o re a b o u t v i s i t o ur w e b s it e a t w w w. s o m p o - i nt l. c om