Underwriter Life Sciences

Axis Capital

San Diego, California, United States
Base: $135,000.00 to $200,000.00; bonus/equity: co...
Hybrid
5+ years underwriting experience in life sciences
Strong understanding of product liability risks
Experience with clinical trial exposures
This role focuses on underwriting Excess and Primary Life Sciences liability risks with an emphasis on product liability for pharmaceutical and medical device industries

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on underwriting Excess and Primary Life Sciences liability risks with an emphasis on product liability for pharmaceutical and medical device industries.
  • The company offers a competitive base salary range of $135,000.00 to $200,000.00 along with target incentive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
  • Candidates will partner closely with specialist brokers and internal stakeholders to drive profitable growth within the expanding Life Sciences platform.

Matching Summary

This role focuses on underwriting Excess and Primary Life Sciences liability risks with an emphasis on product liability for pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

Salary

Base: $135,000.00 to $200,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Competitive target incentive compensation; Benefits: Medical plans, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years underwriting experience in Life Sciences
  • Strong understanding of product liability risks
  • Experience with clinical trial exposures
  • Ability to underwrite emerging and growth-stage organizations
  • Knowledge of policy forms and pricing concepts

Nice-to-have

  • Strong executive presence and communication skills
  • Experience working with specialist broker distribution
  • Strategic thinking in a build-out environment
  • Ability to manage competing priorities effectively

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 5+ years of underwriting experience
  • Experience underwriting complex commercial risks

Work Rights

Not specified

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