Life Sciences Senior Underwriter - New York City
About The Position
We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. Join a high-performing, collaborative team within our Life Sciences underwriting team, where innovation and strategic thinking drive success. We’re seeking a skilled Life Sciences Underwriter to manage and grow a profitable book of business, focusing exclusively on Property & Casualty lines for the Life Sciences industry, including Products Liability and Excess Liability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of underwriting experience in the Life Sciences industry, including Products and Excess Liability.
- Proven success in building and maintaining strong relationships with business partners.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- High-energy, self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Goal-oriented with a focus on delivering results.
- Ability to challenge the status quo and drive innovation.
- Deep technical knowledge and sound decision-making skills.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite new and renewal business and identify account rounding opportunities within the Life Sciences sector.
- Manage cross-sell and up-sell opportunities across the team to expand existing accounts.
- Apply underwriting guidelines across applicable lines of business with precision and consistency.
- Maintain strong knowledge of industry regulations, compliance standards, and governance.
- Make underwriting decisions within individual authority; consult with subject matter experts for complex cases.
- Influence renewal retention and risk-reward outcomes using pricing tools and strategic planning.
- Act as a trusted advisor to agency partners, providing guidance and support on Life Sciences risks.
- Partner with other underwriters in the territory to drive results and deepen agency relationships.
- Collaborate with agents to answer coverage questions and direct them to appropriate resources.
- Work with Operations to manage mid-term changes requiring underwriting input.
- Deliver responsive, high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
