Berkley Life Sciences (a Berkley Company)
Vice President, Life Sciences Underwriting Manager
Berkley Life Sciences (a Berkley Company), New York, New York, us, 10261
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Berkley Life Sciences (a Berkley Company) . W.R. Berkley Corporation is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality insurance products and services to specialized markets worldwide. Berkley Life Sciences focuses on serving as a preferred market for the life science industry with sophisticated property & casualty products and services designed to meet customers’ individualized needs. The company emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and a strong field presence. The company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Responsibilities
Develop and execute a strategic vision for long-term profitable growth of all products within Berkley Life Sciences. Serve as a strategic connector between field underwriting teams, senior management, and external broker partners to ensure alignment and momentum across territories. Develop the annual operating plan objectives (top and bottom line) and the long-term strategic plan; focus on tactical broker/producer development planning. Direct management of underwriting leaders and accountability for the team’s results. Provide leadership to meet goals for new business, retention, rate, and customer service; act as a catalyst for field activity and business development. Coach, mentor, and develop the team; establish goals, provide feedback, and support training and career development. Manage distribution to grow a knowledgeable producer population with a balance between retail and wholesale channels. Review team results with the CUO and proactively address performance or obstacles. Devise strategies to grow profitably through market cycles and maintain business assignments with contingency plans for vacations. Build strong relationships with brokers to meet or exceed financial goals; manage senior-level broker relationships and represent Berkley Life Sciences externally to expand market presence. Oversee account solicitation, risk selection, analysis, pricing, and marketing of Berkley Life Sciences products for new and existing customers. Ensure portfolio diversity and alignment with underwriting guidelines and profitability models; stay current with compliance, procedures, and workflow changes. Collaborate with underwriting associates, operations, legal, home office underwriting, and claims; evolve the underwriting framework across teams. Contribute to innovation initiatives, product launches, marketing campaigns, and short-term projects to support team and company success. Strengthen team confidence through training, coaching, and field presence. Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Minimum of 10 years of underwriting experience including products, property, workers compensation and automobile Previous management experience Claims-made experience is a plus Life Science experience is a plus Technical Skills and Competencies
Customer focus and teamwork Delivers results Technical excellence and job proficiency Innovation and initiative Additional Qualifications
Strong sales acumen with client-focused presence and a passion for winning business Exceptional oral and written communication skills Underwriting or field leadership experience with a track record of leading teams and driving results Calm under pressure with strong organizational skills and integrity Accountability, relationship-building with insureds, agents, and brokers Strong customer service orientation and responsiveness Curiosity and willingness to learn and innovate Analytical mindset for pricing and coverage decisions Ability to travel extensively (up to 50%, including overnight travel) Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Additional Company Details
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and benefits for full-time employees, including base salary, annual discretionary bonus eligibility, and benefits (health, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, PTO, 401(k) and profit-sharing). The actual salary will be determined by factors including scope, location, candidate qualifications, and experience. Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Finance and Sales Industries
Financial Services and Insurance We welcome referrals for this role.
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Join to apply for the
Vice President, Life Sciences Underwriting Manager
role at
Berkley Life Sciences (a Berkley Company) . W.R. Berkley Corporation is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality insurance products and services to specialized markets worldwide. Berkley Life Sciences focuses on serving as a preferred market for the life science industry with sophisticated property & casualty products and services designed to meet customers’ individualized needs. The company emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and a strong field presence. The company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Responsibilities
Develop and execute a strategic vision for long-term profitable growth of all products within Berkley Life Sciences. Serve as a strategic connector between field underwriting teams, senior management, and external broker partners to ensure alignment and momentum across territories. Develop the annual operating plan objectives (top and bottom line) and the long-term strategic plan; focus on tactical broker/producer development planning. Direct management of underwriting leaders and accountability for the team’s results. Provide leadership to meet goals for new business, retention, rate, and customer service; act as a catalyst for field activity and business development. Coach, mentor, and develop the team; establish goals, provide feedback, and support training and career development. Manage distribution to grow a knowledgeable producer population with a balance between retail and wholesale channels. Review team results with the CUO and proactively address performance or obstacles. Devise strategies to grow profitably through market cycles and maintain business assignments with contingency plans for vacations. Build strong relationships with brokers to meet or exceed financial goals; manage senior-level broker relationships and represent Berkley Life Sciences externally to expand market presence. Oversee account solicitation, risk selection, analysis, pricing, and marketing of Berkley Life Sciences products for new and existing customers. Ensure portfolio diversity and alignment with underwriting guidelines and profitability models; stay current with compliance, procedures, and workflow changes. Collaborate with underwriting associates, operations, legal, home office underwriting, and claims; evolve the underwriting framework across teams. Contribute to innovation initiatives, product launches, marketing campaigns, and short-term projects to support team and company success. Strengthen team confidence through training, coaching, and field presence. Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Minimum of 10 years of underwriting experience including products, property, workers compensation and automobile Previous management experience Claims-made experience is a plus Life Science experience is a plus Technical Skills and Competencies
Customer focus and teamwork Delivers results Technical excellence and job proficiency Innovation and initiative Additional Qualifications
Strong sales acumen with client-focused presence and a passion for winning business Exceptional oral and written communication skills Underwriting or field leadership experience with a track record of leading teams and driving results Calm under pressure with strong organizational skills and integrity Accountability, relationship-building with insureds, agents, and brokers Strong customer service orientation and responsiveness Curiosity and willingness to learn and innovate Analytical mindset for pricing and coverage decisions Ability to travel extensively (up to 50%, including overnight travel) Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Additional Company Details
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and benefits for full-time employees, including base salary, annual discretionary bonus eligibility, and benefits (health, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, PTO, 401(k) and profit-sharing). The actual salary will be determined by factors including scope, location, candidate qualifications, and experience. Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Finance and Sales Industries
Financial Services and Insurance We welcome referrals for this role.
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