Senior Underwriter - Life Sciences Insurance Job

Los Angeles, CA

 

Insurance Job Description

Our client has held a "Superior" rating by AM Best for many years. They have been selected by Fortune magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in America. They presently offer an opportunity to join their organization as a Life Sciences Underwriter.

As a Senior Underwriter you will be responsible for:

  • Managing the financial performance of a $6 - $7 million dollar book of business in the Los Angeles branch.
  • Achieving profitable growth and contributing $1.2M in new Life Sciences business.
  • Effective producer management and strong agency relationships are key components of this position.
  • Developing the strategic vision of the Life Sciences unit within the Technology Insurance Specialty.
  • Working closely with fellow underwriters, underwriting associates, the processing center, operations, claims and loss control to effectively manage the book of business.
  • Coaching junior underwriters and underwriting associates.
  • Book management responsibilities include travel within the Los Angeles territory, insured visitation, developing prospects, managing retention, rate and profitability.

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and around five years of commercial underwriting experience (Life Sciences preferred).
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Focus on superior customer service.
  • Experience with large, complex accounts.
  • Solid knowledge of commercial technology risk underwriting and insurance industry theories and practices.
  • Proven, successful sales skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external business partners.
  • Experience developing marketing plans and handling complex accounts.
  • Ability to develop marketing plans including product roll outs and producer education.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software.

Please contact Scot Dickerson for immediate confidential consideration and additional details. If you would like to submit your resume for this insurance job, please click HERE and attach your resume as a Microsoft Word document.

Capstone Insurance Search Group is a search firm dedicated to the insurance industry.  We work nationally with expertise that spans top executives, middle management and technical level positions. We can provide assistance with a variety of product lines to include Property and Casualty, Life, Health, Disability, Annuity and Pension. We will provide you with a service that is of the highest degree of confidentiality, professionalism and integrity.