Underwriter - Life Sciences

Growing Specialty Underwriting Company is seeking a Life Sciences Underwriter to support the expansion of products/completed operations liability and clinical trials liability insurance businesses.

Responsibilities:

Working under the general supervision of senior management and acting within authority appropriate to this position, the underwriter is expected to:

• develop and maintain productive relationships with our distribution partners,
• rigorously select, evaluate and secure individual accounts that meet our underwriting standards and guidelines,
• constructively engage with peers and company support areas in day to day decision-making and customer service.

The company is also seeking candidates with a desire to contribute to a collaborative, motivated and professionally ambitious work environment.

Preferred Candidates:

Should possess a strong interest in the dynamics and trends underlying the life sciences industry and related social, regulatory, economic and legal trends impacting it.

An interest in acquiring RPLU or CPCU designation

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (4 years college) required.

Seven (7) or more year’s life sciences or other healthcare/medical professional liability underwriting experience.  Equivalent experience in a broker capacity is also acceptable.

Proficiency with Excel, Word and demonstrated aptitude with Windows based operating systems