Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Life Sciences

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Life SciencesThis range is provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range: $81,000.00/yr - $269,000.00/yrDescriptionWe are excited to announce that we are building our dedicated Life Sciences Underwriting team to launch Liberty Mutual's specialized Life Sciences Industry Practice within the Middle Market. Under the leadership of Tory Agnich, Chief Underwriting Officer, Middle Market Life Sciences, our vertical is committed to delivering comprehensive, integrated multi-line Property and Liability insurance solutions tailored to mid-sized companies spanning biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, dietary supplements, analytical laboratories, digital health innovators, cellular and tissue-based products, and the broader ecosystem that supports these companies.Liberty is seeking experienced Life Sciences Underwriters to join our dedicated and innovative Middle Market Life Sciences Industry Practice. The Executive Underwriter role aligns with our mission to provide integrated, specialized, and comprehensive insurance products and services tailored to this unique industry via one multi-line underwriter.This position is ideal for underwriters who enjoy the craft of specialized underwriting and have both experience with, and a strong interest in, a broad range of core Property and Liability lines including property, general liability, products liability, clinical trials liability, errors & omissions (E&O), cyber, excess/umbrella, workers’ compensation, auto, and multinational coverages.Responsibilities:New Business underwriting for profitable growth. Reviews, evaluates, and underwrites submissions; selects and assesses risks aligned with underwriting strategies and guidelines; rates and determines the premium and policy terms and conditions; utilizes broad range of supportive tools; obtains underwriting approval (as needed); creates/presents the proposal to the agent/broker; and successfully negotiates deals.Services accounts after successfully winning the business in coordination with Liberty Account Analyst and Client Service Managers. Meets with insureds and ensures Liberty's value-proposition is upheld.Manages portfolio of brokers/agents & clients. Demonstrates a high level of responsiveness and focuses on supporting agent and broker objectives.Actively identifies, manages, and solicits pipeline of opportunities for individual success.Articulates key coverage differences with a high degree of detail in this specialized, niche space.Has strong knowledge of key legal cases, legislation and regulation impacting area(s) of underwriting expertise and the Life Sciences industry.Shares knowledge based on technical expertise, including providing external thought-leadership.Mentors, coaches, and trains other underwriters and internal and external partners.Provides significant input into the business and marketing planning process, including advanced data-driven insights from portfolio analysis.Participates in projects and initiatives to help grow Liberty's Life Sciences Industry Practice, designed to drive underwriting and process excellence.Models effective collaboration across teams, stakeholders and partners.Qualifications:Degree in Business, Risk Management, or Scientific Field or equivalent typically requiredA minimum of 7 years expected, typically 10 years or more, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related business experienceA minimum of 5 years of Life Sciences underwriting experienceCPCU or professional insurance designation preferredProven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility.Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable Life Sciences businessDemonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses and information in understandable written and/or oral directives.Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholdersMust demonstrate comprehension of most complex technical underwriting issues and be capable of defining and implementing necessary underwriting and administrative processes/workflows.About Us: Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06