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Dir Life Sciences Underwriting (Hybrid Any US City w/office)

  • Location:

    Chicago

  • Sector:

    Underwriting & Claims

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    55% bonus

  • Contact:

    Viari Lopez

  • Contact email:

    Viari.Lopez@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-112024-264197_1736887785

  • Published:

    about 19 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-02-13

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

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!









OPEN TO ANY city in USA - 2/3 days in office (Hybrid)

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.





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