18-month rotational trainee program providing on-the-job learning in insurance operations, process improvement, project work, mentoring, and professional development to prepare participants for operational roles and leadership growth.
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 DescriptionSompo has a unique opportunity for a 2026 Operations Trainee in our New York City, NY and Charlotte, NC office(s).
Our Trainee Program is an 18-month program beginning in July 2026 designed to equip you with the essential business and technical skills needed to build a successful career in insurance.
As an Operations Trainee, you will work alongside the most experienced insurance teams in the industry to gain in-depth knowledge of our business units, underwriting and operating model. Through on-the-job learning, workplace mentoring and directed self-study, this program prepares trainees to work as a contributing member of the Operations team at Sompo.
Our Trainees will participate in a dynamic rotational experience designed to build your leadership potential and insurance expertise. 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 an Operations Trainee?
On-The-Job Learning
As a member of the Operations Trainee Program, you will rotate through key areas of insurance operations, working closely with senior leaders and learning how to drive impact across the organization. You will build your knowledge of insurance operations as you are embedded within and improve processes and deliver on projects aligned with regional objectives. You will have support for your early career needs and be empowered to ask bold questions and contribute innovative ideas, all while growing into a future leadership role aligned with our emerging business needs.
Directed Self-Study
Professional designation courses give new Operations 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 Operations Trainees receive professional development training on a variety of topics aligned with their respective business unit.
What will I need to be an Operations 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
In today’s world, what do we stand for?
Ethics and integrity are the foundation of delivering on our commitment to you. We believe that core values drive success, and that when relationships are held in the highest regard, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished. At Sompo International, our ring is more than a logo, it is a symbol of our promise. Click here to learn more about life at Sompo.
Sompo International is an equal opportunity employer and we intentionally value inclusion and diversity. Above all, we want you to work in an environment that respects everyone’s unique contributions – we are passionately committed to equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex orientation, national origin, or age.
Top Skills
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Microsoft Powerpoint
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