Senior Underwriter - Medical Liability Insurance

Curi; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Underwriter specializing in medical malpractice insurance. In this remote role, you will evaluate risks and determine coverage terms for healthcare organizations. Your expertise will guide the underwriting process, ensuring compliance while fostering strong client relationships. Join a dynamic team that values accountability, curiosity, and teamwork, and enjoy comprehensive benefits including health insurance, education assistance, and a flexible work environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector while advancing your career.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Education assistance

401(k) with employer match

Flexible time off

13 paid holidays annually

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in medical malpractice underwriting required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical malpractice risks for hospitals and healthcare organizations.
• Develop and underwrite tailored medical malpractice policies.

Skills

Medical Malpractice Insurance

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Professional certifications (CPCU, ARM, RPLU)

Job description

Title

Senior Underwriter - Medical Liability Insurance

Location

Remote

About Us

Curi is a full-service advisory firm that serves physicians and medical practices. Equal parts fierce physician advocates, smart business leaders, and thoughtful partners, Curi's advisory, capital, and insurance offerings deliver valued advice that is grounded in client priorities and elevated by their outcomes. From data-driven advisory services to private wealth offerings to tailored medical malpractice insurance solutions and beyond, we deliver performance that is time-tested and trusted-in medicine, business, and life.

The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced underwriter to work on our Underwriting team as a Senior Underwriter. In this role, you will report to the Director of Underwriting and evaluate risk, assess medical malpractice policies, and determine coverage terms and conditions for hospitals and healthcare organizations. You should have a strong background in underwriting medical malpractice policies for hospitals, healthcare providers, and related facilities.

Key Result Areas

Risk Management and Underwriting

• Analyze and assess the medical malpractice risks of hospitals and healthcare organizations, evaluating both claims history and potential for future claims.
• Develop and underwrite medical malpractice policies for hospital clients, including determining appropriate coverage limits, premiums, and exclusions based on risk profiles.
• Review policy terms and negotiate renewals and endorsements with hospital clients, ensuring compliance with company guidelines and maintaining a profitable portfolio.

Client and Industry Engagement

• Work closely with brokers, agents, and clients to understand their needs, offer tailored solutions, and maintain strong, lasting relationships.
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks in the healthcare sector to inform underwriting decisions.
• Collaborate with claims teams to support the resolution of claims-related issues, providing guidance on policy interpretation and coverage.

Leadership and Operational Excellence

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior underwriters and other team members, offering support on complex cases and enhancing team knowledge.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of underwriting decisions, correspondence with clients, and risk assessments. Provide regular reports to senior leadership on underwriting performance and trends.

Key Skills

• Deep understanding of medical malpractice insurance policies, claims, and risk management practices in the healthcare sector, particularly for hospital settings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to assess complex risk factors and determine appropriate underwriting strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex insurance concepts to non-experts and foster positive relationships with clients and brokers
• Strong attention to detail in underwriting and policy development, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk exposure
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate within a team environment

Key Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in medical malpractice underwriting, with a focus on hospitals and healthcare facilities required
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CPCU, ARM, RPLU) are a plus

Our Vision: To be the trusted partner in medicine, business, and life.

Our Mission: By providing valued advice and support, we help strengthen care, mitigate risk, and build financial futures to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Our Values:

ACCOUNTABILITY: We are driven to act, work with integrity, and deliver results.

CURIOSITY: We ask and listen, stay curious, and are eager to learn.

TEAMWORK: We build strong relationships, celebrate success, and partner for greater impact.

INCLUSION: We respect, recognize, and encourage the differences that make us stronger-we are better together.

SERVICE COMMITMENT: We demonstrate an unwavering commitment to our clients, business partners, teammates, and communities.

Our Benefits

Curi offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.Other benefits for eligible team members include education assistance, annual bonus opportunity, 401(k) and employer match, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible time off, and 13 paid holidays annually.