Life Science Specialist

Berkley•Los Angeles, CA

13d•$110 - $140

About The Position

This role, a key contributor within the Berkley Life Sciences organization, is responsible for the new business marketing and production, renewal analysis and service of business for an assigned group of producers. These producers may span several geographic territories. In strategic alliance with the AVP, Territory Manager Build strong relationships with and manage brokers to ensure you meet or exceed financial goals including growth, profit, retention, and new business. Responsible for account solicitation, risk selection and analysis including the corresponding documentation, pricing and marketing of Berkley Life Sciences products and services for new and existing customers. Business development results for assigned book of business including finding and developing new producers to expand the team’s opportunities within a specific region. Identify opportunities for account rounding. Provide technical support to producers and insureds Stay current with all compliance, procedural and workflow changes. Work collaboratively and effectively with, life science associate, operations, legal, home office underwriting, risk management and claims. Engage in innovation initiatives, product launches, marketing campaigns and short-term projects as appropriate to contribute positively towards success of the overall team and company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of u nderwriting experience
Claims made experience a plus
Life Science Products Liability experience
Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Your communication style is flexible to the situation. You communicate clearly and with a purpose
Calm under pressure. You have excellent organizational skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks. You are comfortable challenging norms while working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization
You have a strong sense of accountability, fun and adventure
You have a proven track record of building and maintaining strong business relationships with insureds, agents & brokers. A strong customer service bias. You want to get to yes. You are known for your super responsiveness. You can say no and preserve your relationships
Natural curiosity. You love learning how things work and you are always looking for innovative improvements
An analytical mind. You love to dive into the details of an account in order to craft pricing and coverage that meet risk selection guidelines, profitability models and customer needs
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including overnight travel
Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products

Responsibilities

New business marketing and production
Renewal analysis
Service of business for an assigned group of producers
Build strong relationships with and manage brokers to ensure you meet or exceed financial goals including growth, profit, retention, and new business
Account solicitation, risk selection and analysis including the corresponding documentation, pricing and marketing of Berkley Life Sciences products and services for new and existing customers
Business development results for assigned book of business including finding and developing new producers to expand the team’s opportunities within a specific region
Identify opportunities for account rounding
Provide technical support to producers and insureds
Stay current with all compliance, procedural and workflow changes
Work collaboratively and effectively with, life science associate, operations, legal, home office underwriting, risk management and claims
Engage in innovation initiatives, product launches, marketing campaigns and short-term projects as appropriate to contribute positively towards success of the overall team and company