Sompo · 6 hours ago
AVP, Excess Casualty
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $195K/yr
8+ years expSompo is offering a unique opportunity for an AVP, Underwriter on their Excess Casualty Retail team. The role involves managing a complex Retail Excess Casualty portfolio, underwriting new and renewal business, and representing the organization in broker and client meetings to drive profitable growth.
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Hiring Manager
Jenna Appello, CDR, PRC, CMVR
Responsibilities
Own and manage a complex Retail Excess Casualty portfolio, underwriting new and renewal business to drive profitable growth in line with risk appetite and business strategy
Exercise underwriting authority to structure, price, and negotiate Excess Casualty placements, including attachment points, limits, terms, and conditions across diverse risks
Serve as a market-facing leader, representing the organization in broker and client meetings, industry events, and strategic relationship discussions
Partner with Claims, Legal, Actuarial, and Business Development to deliver informed, consistent, and value-driven underwriting decisions
Communicate and reinforce the Retail Excess Casualty value proposition and appetite to brokers while developing targeted strategies to retain and grow key relationships
Monitor market conditions, competitive trends, and regulatory developments to inform portfolio management and underwriting strategy
Leverage data, analytics, and underwriting tools to support disciplined pricing, workflow efficiency, and overall portfolio performance
Qualification
Required
8+ years of Commercial Excess Casualty underwriting experience
Strong expertise in Commercial Excess Casualty underwriting
Proven ability to underwrite, price, and negotiate complex accounts across a range of sizes, industries, and exposures
Demonstrated track record of disciplined underwriting and profitable portfolio management
Solid financial acumen and sound underwriting judgment, with the ability to make informed business decisions within authority
Strong relationship management and communication skills with experience partnering effectively with brokers, insureds, and internal teams
Ability to travel up to 25% as needed to support broker and client relationships
Preferred
Construction experience preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Sompo
We’re Sompo, a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Shea
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Bohaty
Chief Operating Officer, Global Insurance
Recent News
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2025-09-19
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