Trainee, Risk Control
About The Position
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 Sompo has a unique opportunity for a 2026 Risk Control Trainee and can be WFH from San Francisco, CA or Denver, CO. 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 a Risk Control Trainee, you will work alongside the most experienced insurance teams in the industry to gain in-depth knowledge of our business units, underwriting and risk control philosophy. Through on-the-job learning, workplace mentoring and directed self-study, this program prepares trainees to work as a risk control associate at Sompo International. Our Trainees work directly on property risk analysis, reporting and estimating probable loss expectancies. 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 Risk Control Trainee? On-The-Job Learning Risk Control requires a high degree of experience and expertise – something you can’t learn in the classroom. Sompo International trainees are immersed in the day-to-day activities of providing risk control to accounts. Risk control trainees will learn, how to create and conduct loss control surveys, analyze loss trends, and opportunities to provide risk control products/service to help reduce losses. They are given a rare opportunity to work alongside experts in the field to analyze risks and expand their overall knowledge. Directed Self-Study Professional designation courses give new Risk Control 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 Risk Control Trainees receive professional development training on a variety of topics aligned with their respective business unit.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering
- 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
Responsibilities
- work directly on property risk analysis, reporting and estimating probable loss expectancies
- create and conduct loss control surveys
- analyze loss trends
- provide risk control products/service to help reduce losses
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
