Sompo International Announces Launch of Global Risk Control Services

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, Oct. 1 -- Sompo International Holdings, a property and casualty insurance and reinsurance company, issued the following news release:

Sompo International, a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced today that it has launched a Global Risk Control Services function within its insurance business. Under the leadership of Mr. Victor Sordillo, Senior Vice President, Risk Control, the team will work with the company's insureds to deliver advanced risk management programs as well as more traditional loss control tools. The team now includes resources across the U.S. and Europe, with certified experts in a broad range of safety disciplines including industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire protection, and product liability as well as professionals with extensive experience in the transportation, environmental services, real estate, hospitality, construction, manufacturing and financial services sectors.

Since joining Sompo International in January 2017, Mr. Sordillo has significantly expanded and enhanced the scope of strategic risk management services offered to the company's clients. Sompo International's risk management and mitigation services now include customized mobile inspection applications, employee training and recognition programs, and a suite of assessment tools. In addition, Sompo International's proprietary next generation of risk control consultation, Risk A/TSM, relies on behavioral based analysis to assist clients to better manage their risk exposures.

Mr. Sordillo commented, "By building a team of specialized risk control professionals with in-depth knowledge of the risk exposures specific to our client's operations, we can deliver innovative and consultative risk control services. Advanced risk management programs provide value to our clients by reducing their risk exposure, identifying best practice controls, improving efficiency and differentiating their business operations."

Mr. Jack Kuhn, CEO of Global Insurance and Chief Underwriting Officer, Sompo International, commented, "Working collaboratively with our dedicated underwriters and claims specialists, this expanded global risk control function will enhance the delivery of industry leading services to Sompo International's clients. Our clients appreciate that our advanced risk control services drive reduced claims experience and demonstrated return on investment to their bottom line."