Product Lead Property, Insurance, Continental Europe

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

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Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Product Lead Property, Insurance, Continental Europe within our Chief Underwriting Office for Continental Europe. This position will report directly into the Head Product Development, Insurance, Continental Europe. It is a key role that will contribute to shaping and strengthening our Property product landscape, ranging from standardized to tailor-made solutions. The role will focus on building and improving Property Lead capabilities for multinational insurance programmes written out of Continental Europe (CE), including developing and supporting product governance, coverage strategy and transactional underwriting at the regional level.

Sompo is enhancing its Property value proposition for large corporate and mid-market clients in Continental Europe. We are building an innovative and competitive Property insurance offering that addresses market needs, strengthens our client relationships, and attracts top talent in the industry. This is a strategic initiative with a clear focus on developing a robust product portfolio and governance framework for multinational insurance programs.

Location: This position will be based out of one of our Continental European offices, preferably Zurich. 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, Shared opportunity

What you'll be doing:

• Developing and shaping the product and coverage strategy for multinational Property Lead insurance programs, aligned with the regional risk appetite and in collaboration with the CE Head of Property & Energy and the CE Product Development department.
• Liaising with local CE country underwriting and Product Development colleagues to analyze and support new multinational Property Lead business opportunities.
• Providing guidance on product and policy language development, ensuring alignment with market and regulatory requirements.
• Establishing an efficient feedback loop with key stakeholders, particularly Claims, to continuously improve product performance and relevance.
• Delivering training on our Property Lead product and related governance framework to enhance internal capabilities.
• Building strong relationships with underwriters and stakeholders in Continental Europe and other regions to ensure consistency in coverage and to share market/product expertise.
• Monitoring market and legal developments, sharing insights, and recommending actions to adapt to changes.
• Representing Sompo in client and broker meetings, including negotiations on wording and product aspects.
• Developing and maintaining form libraries, clause and endorsement banks, and leading the digitalization of the Property Lead product.

What you'll bring:

• 7+ years of relevant experience in Property underwriting or other first party insurance lines, or as a Product Owner for a first-party insurance product.
• Advanced knowledge of Property insurance coverage and multinational insurance programmes, including familiarity with FoS issues and local pools, schemes and mandatory coverage requirements.
• Proven experience in product development and the establishment of coverage guidance for first party insurance products.
• Experience in Energy and Construction insurance is a plus.
• A legal background in a Continental European jurisdiction is an advantage; ideally with expertise in EU/EEA insurance regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to influence senior stakeholders and build relationships across regions.
• Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in other European languages is a plus.

Our Benefits

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans meet the needs of our employees and their dependents.  Below are a few highlights of our inclusive benefit programs:

• Expansive Health & Wellness Benefits
• Generous Retirement & Savings Plans
• Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

In today's world, what do we stand for?

We strive to create exceptional value for our clients and shareholders while maintaining Sompo as an attractive place to work. We foster an environment of ongoing, open dialogue between managers and their direct reports, and believe in an organizational environment where everyone belongs. We proudly are a multi-racial, multi-cultural, global enterprise. We reject all forms of racism, bigotry, prejudice and injustice and continue to invest in building out an inclusive and diverse work environment.

About Us

Expert Partners.
Clarity in complexity.
Unwavering commitment.

We're Sompo, a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance. Building on Sompo Holdings' 130 years of innovation, we're committed to applying all of our experience to simplify yours.

Our dedication to you shows up in the care we put in every detail, working to create a frictionless risk management journey for everyone we serve.

We lead with your priorities, meticulously crafting solutions, sharing insights, and understanding your needs.

Around the world, our 9,000+ employees use their expertise to learn, improve and find clear answers for your complex challenges.

Because when you choose Sompo, you choose the ease of expertise.

Sompo is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

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