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Senior Underwriter Health & Life Sciences
Senior Underwriter Health & Life SciencesHiscox • Chicago, IL, US
Senior Underwriter Health & Life Sciences

Senior Underwriter Health & Life Sciences

Hiscox • Chicago, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Underwriter Health & Life Sciences

As a Senior Underwriter, you will be a key member of the Underwriting team. Further, you will act as the Health and Life Sciences subject matter expert for underwriting across all products and coverage. You will underwrite larger and more complex accounts while also acting as the practice leader for Health and Life Sciences.

Over time you will be responsible for building out our Health and Life Sciences Advisor team and managing the book comprehensively in partnership with our Account Management team. While growing the team, you will shift your personal focus up-market to bring in and manage the highest value clients.

Job Duties :

  • Own the key performance indicators for our Health and Life Sciences book of business from brand-building to client acquisition and retention
  • Build and manage the Vouch Health and Life Sciences practice by helping the team deepen their understanding of these risks across a number of lines.
  • Act as a center of excellence by guiding a hyper-effective team and write the playbook for the Health and Life Sciences category
  • Develop and implement underwriting guidelines for the Health and Life Sciences book of business
  • Collaborate with key distribution partners to expand Health and Life Sciences capabilities
  • Educate our colleagues and distribution partners as the expert on Health and Life Sciences insurance

About You :

  • Ready to guide and influence an exceptionally talented team to expand and improve their understanding of Health and Life Sciences
  • Excited by the challenge of solving hard and ambiguous problems in complex situations
  • Deep expertise and relationships within Health and Life Sciences insurance industry
  • Familiarity with Commercial P&C coverage lines (Professional and Specialty lines)
  • 6+ years of insurance, sales, business development, or similar experience related to the Health and Life Sciences category
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Dependable, positive, and detail-oriented with excellent follow-through skills
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Nice to Have :

  • Bachelor's Degree (in Business, Insurance & Risk Management or a related field a plus)
  • CPCU or RPLU
  • Active / Current Property and Casualty License
  • Exposure to and passion for early-stage startups and / or high growth environments
  • What We Offer :

  • 401(k) with competitive company matching
  • Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)
  • Company paid group term life, short-term disability and long-term disability coverage
  • 24 Paid time off days plus 2 Hiscox days, 10 paid holidays plus 1 paid floating holiday, and ability to purchase up to 5 PTO days
  • Paid parental leave
  • 4-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service
  • Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs
  • Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program
  • Company paid subscription to Headspace to support employees' mental health and wellbeing
  • 2023 Gold level recipient of Cigna's Healthy Workforce Designation for having a best-in-class health and wellness program
  • Dynamic, creative, and values-driven culture
  • Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks
  • Spirit of volunteerism, social responsibility, and community involvement, including matching charitable donations for qualifying non-profits via our sister non-profit company, the Hiscox USA Foundation
  • Salary Range : $125-$165k

    The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

    Please note that this position is hybrid and requires two (2) days in our office weekly

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