Life Science Underwriter

CFC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CFC is hiring a Life Sciences Underwriter to lead the development of a growing portfolio in North America. The role combines underwriting excellence with strategic product development and cross‑functional collaboration.

Based hybrid in New York or remotely from Atlanta or Chicago, the successful candidate will work with brokers to identify opportunities, assess risk and deliver tailored insurance solutions for life sciences clients across the region.

Qualifications

• We are seeking an experienced commercial underwriter with Life Sciences expertise.
• Strong underwriting discipline and ability to balance risk and opportunity.
• Excellent relationships with brokers in North America are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and grow a portfolio of Life Sciences business across North America.
• Evaluate submissions across biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, digital health and healthcare services.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, legal, product and operations teams to deliver tailored solutions.

Job description

Life Science Underwriter

Department: Specialty Lines

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: US - New York

Reporting To: Kyle Laudadio

Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 / year

Description

As we continue to grow our Healthcare & Life Sciences proposition in North America, we're looking for our first onshore Life Sciences Underwriter to join our team.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in building and developing a strategically important portfolio within one of the world's most innovative specialist insurers. As the first onshore US Life Sciences Underwriter, you'll help establish CFC's physical market presence in the sector, contribute to product development, shape underwriting strategy and play an important role in influencing the future direction of the portfolio.

Based hybrid in our New York office, or working remotely in one of our hubs in Atlanta or Chicago, you'll be joining a business that combines underwriting expertise, technology, data and entrepreneurial thinking to deliver market-leading solutions for businesses operating at the forefront of science, healthcare and innovation.

About the role

As a Life Sciences Underwriter, you'll be responsible for underwriting and growing a portfolio of Life Sciences business across the North America market, working closely with brokers to identify opportunities, assess risk and deliver tailored insurance solutions.

You'll evaluate submissions across a broad range of Life Sciences risks, including biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, digital health and healthcare services companies, balancing commercial opportunity with strong underwriting discipline.

You'll work collaboratively with colleagues across underwriting, claims, legal, product and operations teams globally, leveraging CFC's extensive expertise while building strong relationships with brokers and clients throughout North America.

About you

We're looking for an experienced commercial underwriter who is passionate about Life Sciences and excited by the opportunity to help build a growing portfolio within an entrepreneurial environment.

You'll have experience underwriting Life Sciences risks across North America, or closely related healthcare or specialist commercial risks, and be highly reputable with brokers in this exciting fast-paced market. We're interested in individuals who combine strong technical underwriting capability with commercial awareness, relationship-building skills and a growth mindset.

You'll enjoy working autonomously whilst collaborating with global colleagues, and you'll be motivated by the opportunity to make a visible impact within a business that empowers people to challenge convention and think differently.