Role description
Are you looking for your next opportunity?
Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Graduate Trainee in our Client Management & Broker Distribution team. Graduate Trainees 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, and directed self-study, Sompo Graduate Programme is a foundation for career advancement at Sompo and can lead to an exciting and accelerated career pathway in insurance as they contribute to safeguarding the organisation and enabling sustainable growth.
Location
This position will be based out of our London 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
Sompo Client Management / Broker Distribution trainees will get involved delivering best in class service to key clients and strategic broking partners. Working seamlessly with underwriting, claims, and multinational colleagues, among others, to deliver exceptional service to existing and potential clients and drive profitable growth. You will have the opportunity to support cross-sell initiatives, develop knowledge across all products as well as strong relationships and visibility within the risk management and brokerage community.
What can I expect as a Graduate Trainee?
On-The-Job Learning
Sompo Client Management / Broker Distribution trainees will get involved delivering best in class service to key clients and strategic broking partners. Working seamlessly with underwriting, claims, and multinational colleagues, among others, to deliver exceptional service to existing and potential clients and drive profitable growth. You will have the opportunity to support cross-sell initiatives, develop knowledge across all products as well as strong relationships and visibility within the risk management and brokerage community.
Directed Self-Study
Professional designation courses give Insurance professionals technical knowledge of insurance operations and industry practices. Sompo supports employees pursuing continuing education 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. As part of the Graduate Trainee programme, participants will be required to successfully complete their CII Certificate and Diploma qualification.
- Certificate CII - completion of 3 exams (LM1, LM2, LM3)
- Diploma CII - completion of 4 exams (delegate can choose most applicable)
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. Sompo Graduate Trainees receive professional development training on topics such as communication/negotiation, self-awareness, and sales and marketing to help them build successful careers.
Mentoring
As part of the development of each Graduate Trainee, a mentor will be assigned at the beginning of the scheme. This mentor will be from a different department to the Graduate Trainee and they will be tasked with providing ad hoc guidance and support during regular 1:1’s throughout the programme. The Mentor will also assist the line managers during the annual performance review cycle and review of progression during Level 1, 2, and 3 of the programme.
Rotation Scheme
Participants placed within Client Management & Broker Distribution will gain experience working with varied business lines during the programme and will take part in two, twelve-month placements within each business line. Satisfactory completion of each placement will allow the participant to progress throughout the programme.
- Client Management (12 months)
- Broker Distribution (12 months)
Qualifications, Skills, And Experience
When recruiting the next generation of Sompo, we consider all University degree disciplines, especially those with numerate degrees and with experience or interest in insurance, financial services, marketing, or sales. Key qualities include work ethic, intellectual curiosity, integrity, and agility.
Additional Requirements Include
- Critical thinking ability & analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with others.
- Integrity and reliability.
- Technical accuracy and software skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a team-oriented approach.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong time management and ability to organise efficiently.
- Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook as a minimum.
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 are Sompo, a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance. Building on Sompo Holding’s 135 years of innovation, we seek to deliver a unified approach to servicing and providing customized solutions for our clients, ensuring that we meet their needs effectively and consistently. We strive to strengthen engagement with our clients and business partners every day by using the in-depth knowledge and insights of our experts to swiftly navigate the ever-shifting risk landscape in a fast and agile way – providing them with the products and coverages they need – underpinned by exceptional levels of service.
Our Values
As we continue to evolve and grow, our core values serve as the foundation for our company’s identity, purpose, and culture.
- Accountability: Raising the bar on what we deliver
- Agility: Keeping it simple as we grow
- Collaboration: Building relationships with clients and colleagues
- Development: Being curious and having a growth mindset
- Integrity: Being trustworthy and doing what’s right
Around the world, our 9,500+ 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Sectors
Locations
Related jobs
Graduate Development Programme
Allianz UK HR Graduate Scheme 2026
Guildford
2026 Corporate Risk & Broking – Graduate Data Analyst, London
London
2026 Compliance Graduate Trainee Programme, Ipswich
Ipswich
Sectors
Locations
Role description
Are you looking for your next opportunity?
Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Graduate Trainee in our Client Management & Broker Distribution team. Graduate Trainees 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, and directed self-study, Sompo Graduate Programme is a foundation for career advancement at Sompo and can lead to an exciting and accelerated career pathway in insurance as they contribute to safeguarding the organisation and enabling sustainable growth.
Location
This position will be based out of our London 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
Sompo Client Management / Broker Distribution trainees will get involved delivering best in class service to key clients and strategic broking partners. Working seamlessly with underwriting, claims, and multinational colleagues, among others, to deliver exceptional service to existing and potential clients and drive profitable growth. You will have the opportunity to support cross-sell initiatives, develop knowledge across all products as well as strong relationships and visibility within the risk management and brokerage community.
What can I expect as a Graduate Trainee?
On-The-Job Learning
Sompo Client Management / Broker Distribution trainees will get involved delivering best in class service to key clients and strategic broking partners. Working seamlessly with underwriting, claims, and multinational colleagues, among others, to deliver exceptional service to existing and potential clients and drive profitable growth. You will have the opportunity to support cross-sell initiatives, develop knowledge across all products as well as strong relationships and visibility within the risk management and brokerage community.
Directed Self-Study
Professional designation courses give Insurance professionals technical knowledge of insurance operations and industry practices. Sompo supports employees pursuing continuing education 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. As part of the Graduate Trainee programme, participants will be required to successfully complete their CII Certificate and Diploma qualification.
- Certificate CII - completion of 3 exams (LM1, LM2, LM3)
- Diploma CII - completion of 4 exams (delegate can choose most applicable)
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. Sompo Graduate Trainees receive professional development training on topics such as communication/negotiation, self-awareness, and sales and marketing to help them build successful careers.
Mentoring
As part of the development of each Graduate Trainee, a mentor will be assigned at the beginning of the scheme. This mentor will be from a different department to the Graduate Trainee and they will be tasked with providing ad hoc guidance and support during regular 1:1’s throughout the programme. The Mentor will also assist the line managers during the annual performance review cycle and review of progression during Level 1, 2, and 3 of the programme.
Rotation Scheme
Participants placed within Client Management & Broker Distribution will gain experience working with varied business lines during the programme and will take part in two, twelve-month placements within each business line. Satisfactory completion of each placement will allow the participant to progress throughout the programme.
- Client Management (12 months)
- Broker Distribution (12 months)
Qualifications, Skills, And Experience
When recruiting the next generation of Sompo, we consider all University degree disciplines, especially those with numerate degrees and with experience or interest in insurance, financial services, marketing, or sales. Key qualities include work ethic, intellectual curiosity, integrity, and agility.
Additional Requirements Include
- Critical thinking ability & analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with others.
- Integrity and reliability.
- Technical accuracy and software skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a team-oriented approach.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong time management and ability to organise efficiently.
- Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook as a minimum.
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 are Sompo, a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance. Building on Sompo Holding’s 135 years of innovation, we seek to deliver a unified approach to servicing and providing customized solutions for our clients, ensuring that we meet their needs effectively and consistently. We strive to strengthen engagement with our clients and business partners every day by using the in-depth knowledge and insights of our experts to swiftly navigate the ever-shifting risk landscape in a fast and agile way – providing them with the products and coverages they need – underpinned by exceptional levels of service.
Our Values
As we continue to evolve and grow, our core values serve as the foundation for our company’s identity, purpose, and culture.
- Accountability: Raising the bar on what we deliver
- Agility: Keeping it simple as we grow
- Collaboration: Building relationships with clients and colleagues
- Development: Being curious and having a growth mindset
- Integrity: Being trustworthy and doing what’s right
Around the world, our 9,500+ 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Related jobs
Graduate Development Programme
Allianz UK HR Graduate Scheme 2026
Guildford
2026 Corporate Risk & Broking – Graduate Data Analyst, London
London
2026 Compliance Graduate Trainee Programme, Ipswich
Ipswich
