Liberty Mutual Insurance
Senior Underwriting Manager, Middle Market Life Sciences
Liberty Mutual Insurance, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Senior Underwriting Manager, Middle Market Life Sciences
Base pay range
$96,000 /yr – $350,000 /yr
We are excited to announce that Liberty Mutual is building a dedicated Life Sciences Underwriting team to launch its 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 (R&D stage through $2B insured product/service revenue) 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. This is a unique opportunity for professionals with a genuine passion for the Life Sciences sector to join an innovative, forward‑thinking practice, supported by the full breadth of Liberty Mutual’s product and service capabilities.
Responsibilities
Establish a visible external profile and excellent relationships with external agents and brokers, partners, and stakeholders, leveraging these relationships to grow the Life Sciences Middle Market portfolio.
Execute Go‑To‑Market Strategy and Strategic Distribution Plan for brand awareness, education of trading partners, and ensuring full appreciation of Liberty’s product and services capabilities for Life Sciences risks.
Lead pipeline development strategies for Life Sciences Industry Practice.
Underwrite individual accounts (mostly new business underwriting) including risk selection, risk assessment, pricing, crafting of terms/conditions, quoting/binding, and servicing a book of business. Underwriting competency is expected based on established experience with Life Sciences risks and expectation to operate with commensurate level of underwriting authority.
Uphold and exemplify Liberty’s value‑proposition across the business and the market. Services existing accounts and meets with clients.
Accountable for the performance of the growing Life Sciences portfolio. Assists CUO with forecasting and planning.
Lead or support projects and initiatives to help grow Liberty’s Life Sciences Industry Practice, designed to drive underwriting and process excellence.
Model effective collaboration across teams, stakeholders and partners (e.g., Distribution, Operations, UW Support, Claims, Actuarial, Directors of Underwriting in North America).
Have strong knowledge of key legal cases, legislation and regulation impacting area(s) of underwriting expertise and the Life Sciences industry.
Readily share knowledge based on technical expertise, including providing external thought‑leadership.
Mentor, coach, and train other underwriters and internal partners.
Qualifications
Degree in Business, Risk Management, or Scientific Field or equivalent typically required.
A minimum of 10 years of progressive underwriting experience, including a minimum of 2 years of proven underwriting management experience is preferred.
CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred.
Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable business.
Proven analytical ability to evaluate high impact underwriting exposures specific to all Property and Liability Lines of Business for Life Sciences risks.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses and information in understandable written and/or oral directives to other persons in the organization for underwriting or training purposes.
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders required.
Demonstrated comprehension of the most complex technical underwriting issues and be capable of defining and implementing necessary underwriting and administrative processes/workflows to properly manage or administer those issues.
Must possess the following skills, abilities, and attributes:
Strong leadership skills
Development of people
Strategic thinking
Sustained, effective portfolio management and profitable growth
Communication skills
Decision‑making skills
Results‑orientation
Industrious, innovative, problem‑solving skills
Coaching and mentoring skills
Negotiation skills
About Us Liberty Mutual is a purpose‑driven organization committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits, and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally. As a purpose‑driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well‑being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Fair Chance Notices
California
Los Angeles Incorporated
Los Angeles Unincorporated
Philadelphia
San Francisco
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$96,000 /yr – $350,000 /yr
We are excited to announce that Liberty Mutual is building a dedicated Life Sciences Underwriting team to launch its 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 (R&D stage through $2B insured product/service revenue) 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. This is a unique opportunity for professionals with a genuine passion for the Life Sciences sector to join an innovative, forward‑thinking practice, supported by the full breadth of Liberty Mutual’s product and service capabilities.
Responsibilities
Establish a visible external profile and excellent relationships with external agents and brokers, partners, and stakeholders, leveraging these relationships to grow the Life Sciences Middle Market portfolio.
Execute Go‑To‑Market Strategy and Strategic Distribution Plan for brand awareness, education of trading partners, and ensuring full appreciation of Liberty’s product and services capabilities for Life Sciences risks.
Lead pipeline development strategies for Life Sciences Industry Practice.
Underwrite individual accounts (mostly new business underwriting) including risk selection, risk assessment, pricing, crafting of terms/conditions, quoting/binding, and servicing a book of business. Underwriting competency is expected based on established experience with Life Sciences risks and expectation to operate with commensurate level of underwriting authority.
Uphold and exemplify Liberty’s value‑proposition across the business and the market. Services existing accounts and meets with clients.
Accountable for the performance of the growing Life Sciences portfolio. Assists CUO with forecasting and planning.
Lead or support projects and initiatives to help grow Liberty’s Life Sciences Industry Practice, designed to drive underwriting and process excellence.
Model effective collaboration across teams, stakeholders and partners (e.g., Distribution, Operations, UW Support, Claims, Actuarial, Directors of Underwriting in North America).
Have strong knowledge of key legal cases, legislation and regulation impacting area(s) of underwriting expertise and the Life Sciences industry.
Readily share knowledge based on technical expertise, including providing external thought‑leadership.
Mentor, coach, and train other underwriters and internal partners.
Qualifications
Degree in Business, Risk Management, or Scientific Field or equivalent typically required.
A minimum of 10 years of progressive underwriting experience, including a minimum of 2 years of proven underwriting management experience is preferred.
CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred.
Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable business.
Proven analytical ability to evaluate high impact underwriting exposures specific to all Property and Liability Lines of Business for Life Sciences risks.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses and information in understandable written and/or oral directives to other persons in the organization for underwriting or training purposes.
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders required.
Demonstrated comprehension of the most complex technical underwriting issues and be capable of defining and implementing necessary underwriting and administrative processes/workflows to properly manage or administer those issues.
Must possess the following skills, abilities, and attributes:
Strong leadership skills
Development of people
Strategic thinking
Sustained, effective portfolio management and profitable growth
Communication skills
Decision‑making skills
Results‑orientation
Industrious, innovative, problem‑solving skills
Coaching and mentoring skills
Negotiation skills
About Us Liberty Mutual is a purpose‑driven organization committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits, and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally. As a purpose‑driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well‑being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Fair Chance Notices
California
Los Angeles Incorporated
Los Angeles Unincorporated
Philadelphia
San Francisco
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