Underwriting Trainee, Environmental

Job Description Sompo has a unique opportunity for a 2026 Underwriting Trainee, Environmental in our Conshohocken, PA office. Our Trainee Program is an 18-month program beginning in early July 2026 designed to equip you with the essential business and technical skills needed to build a successful career in insurance. As an Underwriting Trainee you will work alongside the most experienced underwriters in the industry to gain in-depth knowledge of our business units and underwriting philosophy through on-the-job learning, workplace mentoring. Our Trainees work directly on their products' accounts, building relationships and identifying customers' needs. This rigorous curriculum also includes training in negotiation, risk analysis and relationship management. Sompo's Trainee Program serves as a launchpad for career advancement, empowering you to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for success in your respective field. What can I expect as a Underwriting Trainee? On-The-Job Learning Insurance requires a high degree of experience and expertise - something you can't learn in the classroom. Sompo Trainees are immersed in the day-to-day activities of their team, assisting Underwriters in exposure analysis and operational analysis of insureds, compiling a competitor analysis from a publicly available database, working with Underwriting Assistants in developing renewal lists, contacting brokers for submissions, and accompany underwriters during internal meetings and occasional external marketing calls. Activities, Learning and Development Directed Self-Study Professional designation courses give new Trainees professionals technical knowledge of insurance operations and industry practices. Sompo supports our employees pursuing continuing educations opportunities by covering the cost for fees and textbooks, offering time off work to take exams and providing additional compensation for successful completion of many courses. Career Development Support At Sompo, we are committed to developing our people. We encourage employees to strengthen their skills and expand their understanding of the business. Our Underwriting Trainees receive professional development training on a variety of topics aligned with their respective business unit. What will I need to be an Underwriting Trainee? Qualifications, Skills and Experience Sompo employees are some of the best and brightest in the industry. When recruiting the next generation of Sompo employees, we consider graduating Seniors, and recent college graduates with previous internship experience working in insurance, financial services, marketing or sales.

Additional requirements include:

Bachelor's degree Graduation date between May 2025 and May 2026 Genuine interest in developing a career in the insurance industry Ability to articulate ideas clearly through written and verbal communication Solution-oriented mindset and data analytical skills Ability to work independently and collaborate with others Adaptability to new challenges and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Demonstrates integrity and reliability in fulfilling roles and responsibilities Detail-oriented, organized, and tech-savvy (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Local to the desired office location or able to arrange housing and transportation in the area to support an in-office working arrangement while in the Trainee Program Eligible candidates must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States without restriction

Salary Range:

$70,000 - $77,500 Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. 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 our current comprehensive U.S.

benefit programs:

Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution Pharmacy benefits with mail order options Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children Vision benefits Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program Employee Assistance Program Tax-Free Commuter Benefit 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. Life at Sompo page 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. We are Sompo, a global provider of commercial and consumer property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance. Building on the 137 years of innovation of our parent company, Sompo Holdings, Inc., Sompo employs approximately 10,000 people around the world who use their in-depth knowledge and expertise to help simplify and resolve your complex challenges. Because when you choose Sompo, you choose The Ease of Expertise™. "Sompo" refers to the brand under which Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based holding company, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, operates its global property and casualty (re)insurance businesses. Sompo International Holdings Ltd. is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Sompo Holdings, Inc., one of the leading property and casualty groups in the world. Shares of Sompo Holdings, Inc. are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. To learn more please follow us on LinkedIn or visit sompo-intl.com.