James River Group · 1 month ago
Underwriter - Underwriting Specialist (Life Sciences)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
2+ years expJames River Group is seeking an Underwriter - Underwriting Specialist specializing in Life Sciences. The Underwriter will be responsible for analyzing underwriting data to assess risks, determine premiums, and maintain relationships with brokers, while also upholding the company's core values.
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Responsibilities
Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
Analyze new business opportunities and develop renewal strategies
Attain quote, premium and division goals as assigned
Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers
Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to negotiate with brokers on placements
Travel to meet with brokers within assigned territory at least three times per year
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 2 years experience in Life Sciences Underwriting preferably in Excess and Surplus lines
Ability to effectively and properly select, evaluate, model, determine coverage, rate, document, quote and bind accounts
Ability to effectively assess risk
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently or in a team environment to complete assignments within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed processes and standard accepted underwriting practices
Solid knowledge of underwriting philosophy and techniques
Proven problem solving and decision making skills
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to multi-task
High level of initiative and motivation
Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed
Solid customer service and relationship building skills
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet researching
Preferred
Preferably pursuing courses toward professional designations or continuing education
Professional designation is preferred
Company
James River Group
James River Group Holdings, Inc. is a holding company that owns and operates a group of specialty insurance companies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.5MKey Investors
Cavello Bay Reinsurance
2024-11-11Post Ipo Equity· $12.5M
2005-08-09IPO
Recent News
2026-05-16
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