Senior Underwriter - Life Sciences

Senior Underwriter - Life Sciences page is loaded## Senior Underwriter - Life Scienceslocations: London, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2625300INTL Senior Underwriter I - UW07VVWe’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.**Role Purpose:**To underwrite and grow a profitable International Life Sciences portfolio in line with The Hartford Syndicate business plan across International/Lloyd’s, London, and UK markets. Provide underwriting advice, structure appropriate coverage, and secure business at a competitive premium.**Key Accountabilities:*** Build and maintain an understanding of Life Sciences risks and exposures (e.g., drug manufacturing/API, clinical trials, medical devices/products, and contract research organisations).* Underwrite the renewal portfolio in line with appetite, authority, and performance targets.* Help develop and deliver the Life Sciences marketing strategy.* Use underwriting tools (including rating models and exposure assessments) to support risk selection and pricing decisions.* Identify, develop, and secure new business through London Market distribution channels and international broker networks.* Support the Head of International Environmental & Life Sciences in expanding Life Sciences underwriting activity across group offices and Lloyd’s operations.* Support travel and marketing activity to promote The Hartford brand to new and existing clients and brokers.* Meet group standards for risk analysis, risk selection, technical pricing, and renewal rate monitoring.* Ensure compliance with The Hartford best practices and all applicable Lloyd’s and local regulatory requirements.* Provide monthly management updates on portfolio performance against plans and budgets.* Monitor claims activity within the Life Sciences portfolio and coordinate with Claims as required to support appropriate outcomes.* Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual underwriting performance reporting, as required.**Qualifications & Capabilities:*** ACII qualified (or working towards), and/or degree-level education.* Sound knowledge of general insurance and underlying principles.* Commitment to develop insurance and related knowledge through formal and informal learning.* Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.* Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively.* Strong attention to detail.* Strong teamworking skills, with the ability to work independently when required.* Flexibility and adaptability.* Clear written and verbal communication skills.* Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.**Experience:*** Demonstrable experience of relevant underwriting or broking experience.* Demonstrated technical capability and understanding of Life Sciences liability and/or E&O exposures, or comparable complex liability/E&O classes.* Strong market-facing and broker relationship skills, including new business production.* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to operate independently within a small team.**This role will be based in London, UK and you are required to have the necessary right to work details prior to application.** | | #J-18808-Ljbffr