Underwriter Accident & Health - Iberia

Job Description

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Underwriter in our Accident & Health team in our office based in Barcelona.

This role will work closely with the Head of A&H for Iberia and the rest of the team and will focus on supporting the continued development of our client and broker relationships, contributing to the profitable growth of the portfolio, and helping to achieve underwriting targets in line with our local, regional, and global strategies.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional at an early stage of their career who is looking to develop strong technical foundations while gaining valuable market exposure in an international environment.

Location: This position will be based in our Barcelona office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

Our business, your impact, our opportunity:

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the underwriting and management of a portfolio of A&H business, including analysing underwriting information and assisting in the preparation of offers with appropriate terms and conditions in line with expected profitability.

• Review and assess submissions to support new business and renewal opportunities.

• Contribute to the growth and profitability of Sompo’s A&H portfolio by supporting broker development activities and helping identify opportunities in the market.

• Analyse underwriting information and ensure appropriate terms and conditions are considered in line with the Sompo A&H Underwriting Strategy.

• Support meetings and interactions with clients and brokers to help build relationships and contribute to the development of new and renewal business.

• Assist in maintaining a balanced and well-diversified book in terms of risk profile and segmentation.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders across underwriting, operations, claims, legal, compliance, and other relevant functions.

• Contribute to marketing and business development efforts by helping deliver high quality and client-focused solutions that enhance Sompo’s reputation and market presence.

• Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and ensure timely follow-up on internal systems and processes.

• Continue developing underwriting, technical, and commercial knowledge through day-to-day practice, collaboration and coaching.

What you’ll bring:

• 1-3 years of experience in underwriting, insurance or related role.

• Strong interest in developing a career in Accident & Health underwriting.

• Good analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the highest levels of integrity.

• A positive, proactive, and collaborative mindset, with a willingness to learn and develop.

• Commercial awareness and the ability to build effective relationships internally and externally.

• Ability to manage priorities, work in a structured way, and deliver to deadlines.

• Language skills: Spanish; English.

At Sompo, 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 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

Who we are and what we stand for:

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.

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Our values come to life in how we hire and grow talent. 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. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the recruiter in charge.

Valoramos positivamente las solicitudes de personas con certificado de discapacidad igual o mayor al 33%, en cumplimiento de la legislación vigente, Ley General de Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad y de su inclusión social (LGD).