Life sciences underwriter

Title:

Life Sciences, Casualty Underwriter

Company:

Everest Insurance Company

Job Category:

Underwriting

Job Description:

About Everest:

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

Overview:

The Life Sciences team at Everest is excited to welcome an Underwriter to our Boston, NYC, or Philadelphia office. In this role, you’ll be a key player in evaluating and underwriting new and renewal business, all while building strong relationships with brokers and clients in the industry.

You’ll have the opportunity to apply your expertise to deliver customized insurance solutions that balance smart risk management with exceptional client service. At Everest, we’re proud of our commitment to profitable growth, collaboration, and innovation—and you’ll be at the heart of it, working alongside a team that values your insights and contributions.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Underwrite and price Lead Umbrella and Excess Casualty policies for the Life Science industry.
• Develop a sound understanding of the underwriting strategy for areas of responsibility.
• Cultivate strong relationships with brokers, clients, and key industry stakeholders.
• Develop the skills required to manage a portfolio of new and renewal business.
• Collaboratively work with our internal Underwriting, Claims, Risk Engineering, Regional Leadership and Sales & Distribution teams to effectively meet quality servicing standards and to achieve underwriting goals.
• Adhere to portfolio management goals, company guidelines, and objectives to ensure underwriting discipline and book profitability.
• Assist with comprehensive assessments of accounts and ensure timely and accurate file documentation.
• Participating in relevant industry events and conferences.
• Business travel as required to support the above objectives, and the appropriate management of expenses.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Preferred 1-3 years of casualty insurance industry experience, with life science underwriting experience preferred.
• Strong analytical as well as communication and presentation skills.

The base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $88,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.

• Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.

Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

New York, NY

Additional Locations:

Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA

Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at [email protected].

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