Liberty Mutual Insurance
Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Life Sciences
Liberty Mutual Insurance, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Description
We are building a dedicated Life Sciences Underwriting team to launch Liberty Mutual's Life Sciences Industry Practice within the Middle Market. Led by Tory Agnich, Chief Underwriting Officer, Middle Market Life Sciences, the vertical aims to deliver comprehensive, integrated multi-line Property and Liability insurance solutions for mid-sized Life Sciences companies (R&D stage through $2B insured product / service revenue). The practice spans biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, dietary supplements, analytical laboratories, digital health innovators, cellular and tissue-based products, and the broader ecosystem. This role offers an opportunity to join an innovative, forward-thinking team supported by Liberty Mutual's product and service capabilities. The Life Sciences team will collaborate with Liberty's Life Sciences Claims and Risk Control professionals to provide expert service to the Life Sciences community. If you’re eager to make a meaningful impact in this dynamic industry, consider exploring a potential role with us on this journey. Liberty is seeking experienced Life Sciences Underwriters to join our Middle Market Life Sciences Industry Practice. The Executive Underwriter role aligns with our mission to provide integrated, specialized, and comprehensive insurance products and services via one multi-line underwriter. This position is ideal for underwriters who enjoy specialized underwriting and have experience with, and strong interest in, a broad range of core Property and Liability lines including property, general liability, products liability, clinical trials liability, E&O, cyber, excess/umbrella, workers’ compensation, auto, and multinational coverages. You will work with a dynamic community of biotech, pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, digital health, medical device, analytical laboratory, and research clients, alongside a team of underwriting, claims, risk control, and other service professionals focused on Life Sciences insureds, agents, and brokers. The role balances limited renewal account responsibilities with significant capacity for new business production, market expansion, and strategic business development. You will help develop and maintain a profitable multi-line Life Sciences book through marketing, underwriting decision-making, relationships with agents/brokers, and using Liberty's Life Sciences underwriting support tools. Based on geographic opportunity, 25% travel is expected. The role is hybrid: 2 days per week in the office and 3 days per week work-from-home. Responsibilities - Executive Underwriter : New Business underwriting for profitable growth. Reviews, evaluates, and underwrites submissions; selects and assesses risks aligned with underwriting strategies and guidelines; rates and determines premium and terms; utilizes supportive tools; obtains underwriting approval as needed; creates/presents proposals to the agent/broker; and negotiates deals. Services accounts after successfully winning the business in coordination with Liberty Account Analysts and Client Service Managers. Meets with insureds and ensures Liberty's value proposition is upheld. Manages portfolio of brokers/agents and clients. Demonstrates responsiveness and supports agent and broker objectives. Establishes, develops, and maintains relationships with agents and brokers to facilitate marketing of products, with responsive service, site visits, in-person renewal meetings, and knowledge of what matters most to each Life Sciences deal. Builds a long-term quality pipeline with agents and brokers. Actively identifies, manages, and solicits pipeline opportunities for individual success. Articulates key coverage differences with a high degree of detail in this specialized space. Has strong knowledge of key legal cases, legislation and regulation impacting underwriting areas in Life Sciences. Shares knowledge based on technical expertise, including providing external thought leadership. Mentors, coaches, and trains other underwriters and internal and external partners. Provides input into the business and marketing planning process, including advanced data-driven insights from portfolio analysis. Participates in projects and initiatives to grow Liberty's Life Sciences Industry Practice, designed to drive underwriting and process excellence. Models effective collaboration across teams, stakeholders, and partners (Distribution, Operations, UW Support, Claims, Actuarial, Directors of Underwriting in North America). Qualifications Degree in Business, Risk Management, or Scientific Field or equivalent typically required A minimum of 7 years of progressive underwriting experience and/or related business experience; typically 10+ years A minimum of 5 years of Life Sciences underwriting experience CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks; advanced knowledge of insurance products, coverages, underwriting, pricing, risk selection, and market dynamics specific to Life Sciences Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable Life Sciences business Ability to communicate complex analyses clearly in written and/or oral form to stakeholders Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders Ability to comprehend complex technical underwriting issues and implement necessary processes/workflows About Us
Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role considers skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. The full salary range reflects the competitive market value and provides opportunity for growth within the role. Liberty Mutual is a purpose-driven organization committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. We seek to create an environment with strong relationships, comprehensive benefits, and continuous learning opportunities for professional and personal success. At Liberty Mutual, progress happens when people feel secure. We help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow by providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. By seeking employee feedback and supporting our Employee Resource Groups, we create an environment where every individual can make a meaningful impact to meet evolving customer needs. We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to improvement, and we put people first by offering benefits that support life and well-being. To learn more about our benefits, please visit Liberty Mutual’s careers site. Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any basis prohibited by law. Fair Chance Notices Need help finding the right job?
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We are building a dedicated Life Sciences Underwriting team to launch Liberty Mutual's Life Sciences Industry Practice within the Middle Market. Led by Tory Agnich, Chief Underwriting Officer, Middle Market Life Sciences, the vertical aims to deliver comprehensive, integrated multi-line Property and Liability insurance solutions for mid-sized Life Sciences companies (R&D stage through $2B insured product / service revenue). The practice spans biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, dietary supplements, analytical laboratories, digital health innovators, cellular and tissue-based products, and the broader ecosystem. This role offers an opportunity to join an innovative, forward-thinking team supported by Liberty Mutual's product and service capabilities. The Life Sciences team will collaborate with Liberty's Life Sciences Claims and Risk Control professionals to provide expert service to the Life Sciences community. If you’re eager to make a meaningful impact in this dynamic industry, consider exploring a potential role with us on this journey. Liberty is seeking experienced Life Sciences Underwriters to join our Middle Market Life Sciences Industry Practice. The Executive Underwriter role aligns with our mission to provide integrated, specialized, and comprehensive insurance products and services via one multi-line underwriter. This position is ideal for underwriters who enjoy specialized underwriting and have experience with, and strong interest in, a broad range of core Property and Liability lines including property, general liability, products liability, clinical trials liability, E&O, cyber, excess/umbrella, workers’ compensation, auto, and multinational coverages. You will work with a dynamic community of biotech, pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, digital health, medical device, analytical laboratory, and research clients, alongside a team of underwriting, claims, risk control, and other service professionals focused on Life Sciences insureds, agents, and brokers. The role balances limited renewal account responsibilities with significant capacity for new business production, market expansion, and strategic business development. You will help develop and maintain a profitable multi-line Life Sciences book through marketing, underwriting decision-making, relationships with agents/brokers, and using Liberty's Life Sciences underwriting support tools. Based on geographic opportunity, 25% travel is expected. The role is hybrid: 2 days per week in the office and 3 days per week work-from-home. Responsibilities - Executive Underwriter : New Business underwriting for profitable growth. Reviews, evaluates, and underwrites submissions; selects and assesses risks aligned with underwriting strategies and guidelines; rates and determines premium and terms; utilizes supportive tools; obtains underwriting approval as needed; creates/presents proposals to the agent/broker; and negotiates deals. Services accounts after successfully winning the business in coordination with Liberty Account Analysts and Client Service Managers. Meets with insureds and ensures Liberty's value proposition is upheld. Manages portfolio of brokers/agents and clients. Demonstrates responsiveness and supports agent and broker objectives. Establishes, develops, and maintains relationships with agents and brokers to facilitate marketing of products, with responsive service, site visits, in-person renewal meetings, and knowledge of what matters most to each Life Sciences deal. Builds a long-term quality pipeline with agents and brokers. Actively identifies, manages, and solicits pipeline opportunities for individual success. Articulates key coverage differences with a high degree of detail in this specialized space. Has strong knowledge of key legal cases, legislation and regulation impacting underwriting areas in Life Sciences. Shares knowledge based on technical expertise, including providing external thought leadership. Mentors, coaches, and trains other underwriters and internal and external partners. Provides input into the business and marketing planning process, including advanced data-driven insights from portfolio analysis. Participates in projects and initiatives to grow Liberty's Life Sciences Industry Practice, designed to drive underwriting and process excellence. Models effective collaboration across teams, stakeholders, and partners (Distribution, Operations, UW Support, Claims, Actuarial, Directors of Underwriting in North America). Qualifications Degree in Business, Risk Management, or Scientific Field or equivalent typically required A minimum of 7 years of progressive underwriting experience and/or related business experience; typically 10+ years A minimum of 5 years of Life Sciences underwriting experience CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks; advanced knowledge of insurance products, coverages, underwriting, pricing, risk selection, and market dynamics specific to Life Sciences Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable Life Sciences business Ability to communicate complex analyses clearly in written and/or oral form to stakeholders Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders Ability to comprehend complex technical underwriting issues and implement necessary processes/workflows About Us
Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role considers skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. The full salary range reflects the competitive market value and provides opportunity for growth within the role. Liberty Mutual is a purpose-driven organization committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. We seek to create an environment with strong relationships, comprehensive benefits, and continuous learning opportunities for professional and personal success. At Liberty Mutual, progress happens when people feel secure. We help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow by providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. By seeking employee feedback and supporting our Employee Resource Groups, we create an environment where every individual can make a meaningful impact to meet evolving customer needs. We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to improvement, and we put people first by offering benefits that support life and well-being. To learn more about our benefits, please visit Liberty Mutual’s careers site. Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any basis prohibited by law. Fair Chance Notices Need help finding the right job?
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