SVP, Head of Casualty, Canada

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Sompo Full time
Sompo Canada Services Corp.

is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sompo Japan Insurance Inc., and is a member of the Sompo Holdings, Inc.

(Sompo) group of companies.


Sompo is a financial services holding company organized under the laws of Japan whose shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Sompo, through various operating subsidiaries, is one of the largest property and casualty insurance groups in the Japanese domestic market.

In addition, Sompo is engaged in the provision of insurance services as well as other related services through its global network of businesses operating in 32 countries around the world.


Sompo International is the trade name for the global specialty property and casualty insurance and reinsurance operations of Sompo outside of Japan.

In Canada, Sompo International is the brand under which Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. Canada Branch operates its Canadian insurance business.

That trade name is also used by our other offices in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and Asia.


Sompo International underwrites agriculture, professional lines, property, marine and energy, and casualty and other specialty lines of insurance and catastrophe, property, casualty, professional lines, weather risk and specialty lines of reinsurance.


As a leading global provider of insurance and reinsurance, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter most: our people.

At Sompo International, a shared commitment to integrity, teamwork, agility, execution, and excellence define our culture, and we strive to create exceptional value for our clients and shareholders and maintain Sompo International as a desirable place to work

Join us as we expand our Canadian insurance business Help build the best commercial underwriting team in Canada.

Join an organization where our people have the opportunity to be their best and provide clients with innovative solutions to help support their growth.

We are seeking a Senior Vice President, Head of Casualty for our Canadian operation located in our Toronto office.


Sompo provides a service approach by offering comprehensive multi-line capabilities to accounts in select industries including real estate, hospitality, financial institutions, manufacturing, life sciences, technology, Asian-interest accounts, and professional services.

Taking a holistic approach to risk management, the unit offers primary casualty (general liability, commercial auto), excess capacity, and commercial package to small, middle-market and large accounts across target industries in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Drive execution of underwriting strategy across new and renewal business to identify & retain accounts that provide the greatest opportunity for profit consistent with the business plan and corporate profit objectives
  • Build a team and a culture of empowered field execution that balances autonomy & strategic execution
  • Help team shape strategy for production underwriting activity across Canada and across all mediums and industries; develop a production culture of visibility and consistency in the market
  • Coordinate & align the correct stakeholders to appropriately analyze coverage, structure, and exposures on individual risks
  • In conjunction with CUO and Product Development, build a product suite suitable for target client base
  • Drive ownership of key performance indicators and serve as the "goto" subject matter expert for new & renewal portfolio performance & forecasting
  • Supports our focus of building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliancedriven culture. Emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and profitability goals
  • Spearhead brand buildout among new & existing trading partners through both formal & informal settings at a high level and drive underwriting team followthrough in expanding trading relationships
  • Collaborate with management, product, and technical stakeholders to elevate product roadblocks and drive meaningful market innovation. Fluent in Sompo's products and able to use them effectively in the marketplace
  • Direct the development of competitive intelligence efforts to track peer activity, knowledge of the markets, competitors, industry trends, products, and distribution methods. Constantly strategizes with stakeholders on how to become a best in class, goto market in target segments
  • Assist in the review and monitoring of relevant accumulation reports. Thoughtfully deploy limits offered and sold to ensure company stays within the predetermined aggregate for limits
Desired Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 15 years of P&C underwriting experience
  • Excellent task management skills with the ability to balance execution on both long & short term goals
  • Ability to drive culture across national teams and "train the trainers" in developing the qualitative & quantitative traits of strong field teams
  • Empowers decision making in underwriting teams nationally; able to manage messaging clearly & concisely on both challenges & opportunities. Able to direct teams to the right resources internally & inspire them to solve problems
  • Deep underwriting experience and management of a P&L across all lines of business including, liability, auto, excess and commercial package
  • Strong attention to detail & excellent technical aptitude; able to balance both quantitative and qualitative inputs to arrive at reasoned, thoughtful conclusions that guide teams to deeper insights
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Able to interact with a wide range of stakeholders and drive understanding of outcomes & options that appropriately balance competing needs
  • Calm under pressure. Excellent organizational skills, integrity, and great followthrough on tasks; able to switch quickly between problem scopes & unblock challenges
  • Agile mindset to problem solving that considers all possible solutions in a dynamic organization
  • French language is an asset
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position.

It does not restrict the management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Sompo International offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Sompo International is committed to employment practices, including recruitment and hiring practices, that are inclusive and accessible. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available. Should you require accommodation, please contact human resources at -Visit our website at

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