Life Sciences Underwriter - Products and Excess

Berkley•Ewing Township, NJ

About The Position

This role, a key contributor within the Berkley Life Sciences organization, is responsible for the new business marketing and production, renewal underwriting and service of business for an assigned group of producers. Additionally, this position can grow to include direct management of other underwriters as well as responsibility for their results. This opportunity is ideal for an underwriting professional who wants to build specialized expertise in life sciences product liability and excess lines and play a meaningful role in driving profitable growth in a fast‑evolving, innovative industry.

Requirements

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 underwriting guidelines, profitability models and customer needs
A minimum of 8 years of underwriting experience, with progressively increasing responsibilities.
Claims made experience a plus.
Life Science Products Liability experience
Occasional travel requirements
Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with 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 territories
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, underwriting associate, operations, legal, home office underwriting 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.