Underwriter Life Sciences

AXIS Capital

San Diego, USA
Base: $135,000.00 - $200,000.00; bonus/equity: com...
On-site
Underwrite primary and excess life sciences liability
Product liability, professional liability, clinical trials liability
Manage new and renewal business portfolio
This role will focus on underwriting Excess and Primary Life Sciences liability risks, with particular emphasis on a primary product liability offering targeting insureds across the pharmaceutical and medical device industries

Job Summary

  • This role will focus on underwriting Excess and Primary Life Sciences liability risks, with particular emphasis on a primary product liability offering targeting insureds across the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.
  • The Senior Underwriter will act within the established underwriting guidelines and authority to analyze, review, evaluate, and monitor new and renewal accounts across the Life Sciences portfolio, partnering closely with specialist brokers and internal stakeholders to drive profitable growth.
  • In addition, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. On top of this, you will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.

Matching Summary

This role will focus on underwriting Excess and Primary Life Sciences liability risks, with particular emphasis on a primary product liability offering targeting insureds across the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

Salary

Base: $135,000.00 - $200,000.00; Bonus/Equity: competitive target incentive compensation; Benefits: comprehensive and competitive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Underwrite primary and excess Life Sciences liability
  • Product Liability, Professional Liability, Clinical Trials Liability
  • Manage new and renewal business portfolio
  • Develop strong relationships with specialist brokers
  • Analyze submissions and risk characteristics
  • Monitor market trends and emerging risks

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on technical underwriter
  • Executive presence and influencing skills
  • Contribute to portfolio strategy
  • Support product development and refinement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Minimum of 5+ years of underwriting experience
  • Solid understanding of life sciences product liability
  • Experience underwriting emerging, middle-market and complex commercial risks
  • Working knowledge of policy forms, coverage structures, and pricing concepts

Work Rights

Not specified

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