Senior Underwriter Professional Indemnity
Pubblicato il 14-08-2026 - Sompo International in Milano
Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Senior Underwriter Professional Indemnity in our Financial Lines team Italy.
This role will work closely with the Italy Financial Lines Manager as well as the Continental Europe Head of Professional Indemnity, focusing on the development and expansion of our client and broker relationships, as well as supporting for the acceleration of profitable growth and retention in achieving profitability targets, in line with our local, regional and global strategies.
We strive for collaboration, which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.
Contribute to the growth and profitability of Sompo International Professional Indemnity portfolio by actively sourcing submissions
Analyze questionnaires, submissions, policy wordings, technical reports to assess exposures
Analyze underwriting information and ensure appropriate terms and conditions are secured in line with the Sompo Professional Indemnity Underwriting Strategy
Meet and negotiate with clients and brokers to build relationships and to develop new and renewal business
Contribute to building a well-diversified and balanced book in terms of risk profile and segmentation
Perform contract negotiation, attend and travel to client meetings, presentations to customers and conduct underwriting reviews
Develop, launch and maintain local language Professional Indemnity product versions for the Italian market, watch local market and products developments
Be responsible for underwriting document filings, accuracy of data entries to systems and contract integrity for accounts underwritten
Support marketing efforts,
creating high quality, original solutions to enhance the reputation and market presence of Sompo International
Focus on other value-added projects, developments, and activities, as required
Contribute to adapt and focus the general European regional strategy and appetite structure to the specific needs and opportunities of the Italian scenario
5+ years of experience working in underwriting position in Professional Indemnity in Italy; wider experience is a plus
~ Deep technical knowledge of Professional Indemnity exposures
~ Strong expertise in international Large Corporate risks underwriting
~ Good network within the Italian broker and inhouse risk manager Community
~ The highest levels of integrity
~ Good understanding of economic relationships, business models in the insurance industry and knowledge of strategy development
~ Recognizes opportunities and approaches new trends with an entrepreneurial mindset
~ Good understanding of the insurance regulatory environment in Italy and its influence in business development, underwriting and claims management strategies
~ Language skills: Italian, English any other European language is a plus
~ 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 agevolazioni programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents.
Below is a summary of some of the benefits we offer, which may vary depending on the country:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Retirement & Savings Plans
Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits
At Sompo, our shared purpose is to create meaningful value for clients, communities, and each other. We strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to excel. As a global organization, we embrace diversity and champion equal opportunity. Guided by our core values—Accountability, Agility, Collaboration, Development, and Integrity—we build trust and support one another to achieve our goals worldwide. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need, and we strive to ensure equitable access to opportunities so everyone can do their best work.