Life Sciences Underwriter

About the Team

W.R. Berkley Corporation is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, comprised of dedicated professionals committed to delivering high-quality insurance products to specialized markets worldwide. Our culture is defined by innovation, creativity, and teamwork. We are a highly motivated team with deep experience in the life science marketplace, building the company of the future alongside experienced and successful professionals.

At Berkley Life Sciences, we insure the future of life science innovators today. We serve as a preferred market for the life science industry globally, offering sophisticated property & casualty products designed to meet individualized customer needs. Our professionals cohesively respond to the unique challenges faced by our life science customers.

About the Role

This role is a key contributor within the Berkley Life Sciences organization, designed for a developing underwriting professional eager to deepen technical expertise and work across multiple lines of coverage. You will support new business production and the servicing of Emerging Account business for an assigned group of producers, fostering strong partnerships to drive overall growth.

In this dynamic and innovative industry segment, you will act as a bridge between our underwriting team and external partners. Your day will involve building strong relationships with brokers through service excellence, analyzing risk for account solicitation, and providing technical support to producers and insureds. You will collaborate effectively with underwriting teammates, operations, legal, and claims to ensure profitable portfolio growth while staying current with compliance and workflow changes.

Equal Opportunity

Berkley Life Sciences is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion, seeking talented and dedicated professionals to join our team regardless of background.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Trenton Mercer Airport, 1100, Terminal Circle Drive, Ewing Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, 08628, United States

Ewing Township, New Jersey

Key Responsibilities

check_circleBuild strong relationships with brokers to meet financial goals
check_circleProvide technical support to producers and insureds
check_circleDetermine pricing and marketing strategies for new and existing customers
check_circleIdentify opportunities for account rounding to enhance portfolio growth
check_circleStay current with compliance, procedural, and workflow changes
check_circleManage account solicitation, risk selection, and analysis
check_circleCollaborate with underwriting, operations, legal, and claims teams

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's degree or equivalent experience
verifiedMinimum of 2 years underwriting or associate underwriting experience
verifiedExperience in products liability, property, workers compensation, automobile and umbrella
verifiedClaims made experience
verifiedLife Sciences Products Liability experience

Nice to Have

Claims made experience. Life Sciences Products Liability experience.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleHealth, dental, vision, life, and disability insurancecheck_circleWellness programscheck_circlePaid time offcheck_circle401(k) and profit-sharing plansAnnual discretionary bonus eligibility

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Underwriting, Associate Underwriting, Products Liability, Property, Workers Compensation, Automobile, Umbrella, Claims Made, Life Sciences Products Liability.

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Frequently asked questions about Life Sciences Underwriter at W. R. Berkley Corporation

What does a Life Sciences Underwriter at W. R. Berkley Corporation do?expand_more

A Life Sciences Underwriter at W. R. Berkley Corporation is responsible for the following: Build strong relationships with brokers to meet financial goals; Provide technical support to producers and insureds; Determine pricing and marketing strategies for new and existing customers; and Identify opportunities for account rounding to enhance portfolio growth.

What are the requirements for this Life Sciences Underwriter role?expand_more

To qualify for the Life Sciences Underwriter at W. R. Berkley Corporation position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Minimum of 2 years underwriting or associate underwriting experience; Experience in products liability, property, workers compensation, automobile and umbrella; Claims made experience; and Life Sciences Products Liability experience.

Where is the Life Sciences Underwriter role at W. R. Berkley Corporation located?expand_more

Life Sciences Underwriter at W. R. Berkley Corporation is based in Trenton Mercer Airport, 1100, Terminal Circle Drive, Ewing Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, 08628, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Life Sciences Underwriter job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

W. R. Berkley Corporation has listed this Life Sciences Underwriter role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Life Sciences Underwriter role?expand_more

Life Sciences Underwriter at W. R. Berkley Corporation typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.

What skills do you need for the Life Sciences Underwriter role at W. R. Berkley Corporation?expand_more

Key skills for Life Sciences Underwriter at W. R. Berkley Corporation include Underwriting; Associate Underwriting; Products Liability; Property; Workers Compensation; Automobile; Umbrella; and Claims Made.

What education is required for Life Sciences Underwriter at W. R. Berkley Corporation?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

What category does the Life Sciences Underwriter role belong to?expand_more

Life Sciences Underwriter at W. R. Berkley Corporation is part of the sales job category on Recrutus.