EVP, Regional Head Commercial Lines, 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

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

Sompo has a unique opportunity for an EVP, Regional Head Commercial Lines, in our Continental Europe (CE) team.

We are looking for a Regional Head Commercial Lines with extensive global Insurance knowledge, outstanding leadership and people management skills and a proven track record of at least 15-20 years of successful commercial P&C underwriting experience across multiple lines of business.

This strategic leadership role is responsible and accountable for defining and executing the commercial underwriting strategy across the region. The position oversees all underwriting activities across the various product lines, as well as business development functions, including distribution & client management, event management and risk control services. The future incumbent is expected to significantly contribute to the region`s growth and profitability ambitions, utilizing a consistent and disciplined technical underwriting approach, innovation and operational excellence.

This position will directly report into the President of Continental Europe Insurance and play an essential role in the continued build out and expansion of SOMPO`s commercial lines business across the Continental Europe region.

Location: This position will be based out of one of our Continental European offices (Switzerland, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Netherlands or Belgium). 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:

Underwriting & Business Growth

• Create an underwriting framework with appropriate levels of regional guidelines, general underwriting appetite and appropriate governance, while promoting and strengthening the local level of empowerment.

• Ensure strong risk selection discipline, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance performance.

• Develop and implement commercial and technical underwriting strategy focused on creating robustness, consistency and comprehensiveness.

• Identify market opportunities and drive sustainable growth across the region as well as develop innovative insurance solutions tailored to evolving customer and market needs.

Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Break down long-term objectives into actionable plans, ensuring they are operationalized effectively and align underwriting strategies with regional and global growth ambitions.

• Serve as a central figure to aggregate functions, aligning them with business needs and objectives, and acting as a crucial link between underwriting and functional and governance stakeholders.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with intermediaries, brokers, and reinsurers to diversify portfolios and ensure consistent business support.

Operational Excellence & Collaboration

• Continuously evaluate and enhance underwriting workflows and systems to improve efficiency and productivity.

• Establish and monitor KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of strategic initiatives. Regularly review progress and make necessary adjustments to optimize performance.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of business heads and business development professionals.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth.

What you'll bring:

Experience and Industry Knowledge

• 15+ years of experience in senior management positions, preferably in a European role, with deep insurance industry knowledge, relevant qualifications and a track record of accomplishment.

• Strong understanding of market dynamics, distribution channels, and customer needs, with the ability to identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

• Proven track record of managing P&L responsibilities and optimizing profitability through disciplined risk selection and innovative market solutions.

• Demonstrated experience in delivering underwriting strategies to markets and successfully translating high-level goals into actionable plans.

Strategic Leadership and Organizational Skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, the highest levels of integrity and with the ability to build relationships and provide clear direction through periods of change.

• Entrepreneurial mindset recognizing opportunities and approaching new trends with strong organizational skills.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.

• Exceptional ability to develop frameworks and processes in new or evolving organizational settings.

Additionally

• Familiarity with treaty and facultative reinsurance markets and practices is desirable.

• Willingness to travel internationally as required in a global business environment

• Language skills: English, any further language is a plus

In a connected, global environment and a fast-growing company, this is an interesting role that demands experience and engagement from strategic thinking to execution, using a broad range of your skills and experience.

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.

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