Senior Life Sciences Underwriter — P&C & Liability

The Hartford; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Life Sciences Underwriter to manage and grow a profitable book of business within Property & Casualty lines for the Life Sciences industry, including Products Liability and Excess Liability. The role focuses on underwriting new and renewal business with a collaborative team in a high-performing division.

Hybrid work is available, with on-site presence required in Hartford's network per policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of underwriting experience in the Life Sciences industry, including Products and Excess Liability.
• Proven success in building and maintaining strong relationships with business partners.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• High‑energy, self‑starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Goal‑oriented with a focus on delivering results.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and drive innovation.
• Deep technical knowledge and sound decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business and identify account rounding opportunities within the Life Sciences sector.
• Manage cross-sell and up-sell opportunities across the team to expand existing accounts.
• Apply underwriting guidelines across applicable lines of business with precision and consistency.
• Maintain strong knowledge of industry regulations, compliance standards, and governance.
• Make underwriting decisions within individual authority; consult with subject matter experts for complex cases.
• Influence renewal retention and risk‑reward outcomes using pricing tools and strategic planning.
• Act as a trusted advisor to agency partners, providing guidance and support on Life Sciences risks.
• Partner with other underwriters in the territory to drive results and deepen agency relationships.
• Collaborate with agents to answer coverage questions and direct them to appropriate resources.
• Work with Operations to manage mid‑term changes requiring underwriting input.
• Deliver responsive, high‑quality service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Underwriting

Life Sciences

Relationship building

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Hartford is seeking a Life Sciences Underwriter to manage and grow a profitable book of business within Property & Casualty lines for the Life Sciences industry, including Products Liability and Excess Liability. The role focuses on underwriting new and renewal business with a collaborative team in a high-performing division.

Hybrid work is available, with on-site presence required in Hartford's network per policy.