OPEN TO ANY city in USA - 2/3 days in office (Hybrid) - Oversee life sciences casualty products & strategy, including developing underwriting guidelines and pricing tools to drive portfolio success. Lead team training, foster relationships with distribution partners, and help grow the book, primarily through wholesale distribution. This is a strategy role, no direct production underwriting. Come build!
Job Vacancy: Director of Life Sciences Underwriting
Our esteemed client, a leader in the Insurance industry with extensive experience in providing specialized insurance solutions, is actively seeking a dynamic individual to fulfill the role of Director of Life Sciences Underwriting. This position is central to the company's strategic direction and offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the firm's ongoing success.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Develop underwriting strategies specific to life sciences that align with the company's vision and market needs.
- Oversee the underwriting of policies in both the Mid-Market and Small/Transactional segments across the United States.
- Maintain and enhance profitability by managing complex risks and leveraging industry-specific knowledge.
- Collaborate with brokers and clients to develop bespoke insurance solutions, particularly within the Excess and Surplus lines market.
- Guide and mentor a team of underwriters, fostering an environment of growth and professional development.
Key Skills:
- Profound knowledge and experience in underwriting processes, especially in the life sciences sector.
- Strong understanding of Excess and Surplus lines and the ability to navigate through complex regulatory environments.
- Excellent capability to develop and maintain relationships with wholesale brokers and other key stakeholders in the insurance market.
- Proficient in assessing risks and devising impactful underwriting strategies tailored to different transaction sizes, from Small/Transactional to Mid-Market.
- Strategic leadership skills, with the ability to drive innovation within the team.
