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Acadia Insurance (a Berkley Company) · 3 months ago

Life Sciences Underwriting Trainee

NJ, Ewing - 200 Princeton S

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$70K/yr - $70K/yr

Berkley Life Sciences is a preferred market for the life science industry, offering property and casualty products tailored to customers' needs. The Life Sciences Underwriting Trainee role provides an entry-level introduction to underwriting within the life sciences sector, focusing on risk assessment, underwriting support, and data analysis.

Commercial InsuranceInsurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist in evaluating risks associated with life science companies, including laboratories, pharmaceutical firms, and medical device manufacturers

Aid in the preparation of underwriting documentation and reports. Review and analyze risk information to support underwriting decisions

Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to policies, claims, and industry trends to assist in underwriting processes

Support the team in communicating with clients and brokers to gather necessary information and address queries

Ensure that all underwriting practices comply with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements

Participate in training programs to build expertise in life science property and casualty underwriting. Much of this training is held in Westbrook, Maine

Qualification

Risk AssessmentData AnalysisUnderwriting SupportMicrosoft ProfessionalCustomer ServiceGoal SettingOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree acquired by June 2026 or prior

Knowledgeable and proficient with Microsoft Professional products in addition to Internet search capabilities

Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Your communication style is flexible to the situation. You communicate clearly and with a purpose

Calm under pressure. You have excellent organizational skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks. You are comfortable challenging norms while working collaboratively with colleagues

A strong customer service bias. You want to get to yes. You are known for your super responsiveness. You can say no and preserve your relationships

Natural curiosity. You love learning how things work, and you are always looking for innovative improvements

You are open-minded, looking for the best result. You treat team members with respect and value their contributions. You are inclusive, committed to working together to achieve common goals

Demonstrated ability to achieve results by setting goals, prioritizing tasks and staying accountable to stakeholders