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Endurance

Life Science Development Underwriter

Endurance

Senior Life Science Development Underwriter focused on launching Life Science products and leading business development within the Life Science sector. Expertise in casualty, property, professional indemnity, and cyber lines is essential.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive underwriting expertise in the Life Science sector, with a strong focus on risk assessment, client relationship management, and compliance-driven decision-making. Proven ability to lead business development efforts and negotiate terms effectively to achieve profitability goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Cross Class Underwriting ExperienceLife Science Sector ExpertiseStrong Negotiation SkillsClient Relationship ManagementRisk Identification and Governance

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Hard Skills
Underwriting ExperienceRisk AssessmentProfitability AnalysisAccount Underwriting AuditsTerms and Conditions Setting
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Undergraduate DegreeInsurance DegreeAdvanced Degree Preferred
Industry Keywords
Life Science ProductCasualty InsuranceProperty InsuranceProfessional IndemnityCyber InsuranceMiddle Market SpaceSpecialist Life Science Brokers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the Head of Life Science in launching a Life Science product, focusing on Casualty, Property, Professional Indemnity and Cyber lines
  • Lead external engagement and business development within the Life Science sector
  • Prioritization and evaluation of new and renewal submissions to identify those accounts that provide the greatest opportunity for profit consistent with the business plan and corporate profit objectives
  • Set appropriate terms and conditions per the Company underwriting strategy and guidelines to quote qualified risks
  • Attend client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners and other social outings as applicable
  • Exercise proper underwriting pricing and discipline to meet profitability goals, complying with underwriting guidelines, systems and procedures
  • Expand existing portfolio of business by developing existing relationships and new prospective clients
  • Supports our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture
  • Emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite
  • Conducts individual account underwriting audits as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Cross class underwriting experience within the middle market space
  • Undergraduate, Insurance or advanced degree preferred
  • At least 8+ years of underwriting experience
  • 4+ experience within the Life Science sector
  • Established relationships with specialist Life Science brokers
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Excellent communication (both written and verbal) skills

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Expansive Health & Wellness Benefits
  • Generous Retirement & Savings Plans
  • Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance