Senior Underwriter – Life Sciences Risk & Deals Leader

NACBA; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Wellness program

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Travelers is seeking an Account Executive Officer in Technology Life Sciences in the Phoenix area. You will partner with agents and brokers to secure coverage for new and renewal business, serving as a technical resource for complex risks and market challenges.

The ideal candidate has a strong underwriting background in life sciences, deep product knowledge, and excellent communication skills to negotiate effectively with partners. This role offers a path to growth within a major insurer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Six to eight years underwriting experience in life sciences.
• Deep knowledge of life sciences insurance products and regulatory environment.
• Ability to identify underwriting or financial challenges and make timely decisions.
• CPCU designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with agents and brokers to provide coverage for new and renewal business.
• Act as a technical resource, independently assess complex risk and build relationships internally and externally to drive results.
• Drive profitability by making timely underwriting decisions in alignment with risk appetite.

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Negotiation

CPCU designation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Travelers is seeking an Account Executive Officer in Technology Life Sciences in the Phoenix area. You will partner with agents and brokers to secure coverage for new and renewal business, serving as a technical resource for complex risks and market challenges.

The ideal candidate has a strong underwriting background in life sciences, deep product knowledge, and excellent communication skills to negotiate effectively with partners. This role offers a path to growth within a major insurer.