Underwriter, Life Sciences

Hamilton Company

Underwriter for Life Sciences Division focusing on complex insurance placements for biotech and pharmaceutical clients. Working within Hamilton Select to drive underwriting excellence and broker engagement.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Underwrite challenging and complex new and renewal submissions within underwriting guidelines and make sound risk decisions that balance our growth and profitability targets
Negotiate terms and conditions consistent with our coverage-focused underwriting strategies
Market our insurance products through various communications channels and occasional business travel
Develop mutually beneficial partnerships and nurture relationships with our appointed wholesale brokers
Monitor key metrics and ratios with an eye on efficiency and profitability
Participate in special projects and corporate initiatives
Support the Life Sciences Underwriting Division Manager with the underwriting strategy, aligned with Hamilton Select’s performance goals and underwriting philosophy
Collaborate with internal colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Underwriting experience with a strong track record in Life Sciences product lines preferred
Demonstrated success in generating new business, exercising sound judgment, and growing a portfolio from a small base
Strong existing broker relationships and the ability to attract, develop, and sustain new partnerships
Balanced understanding of both subjective and objective elements of underwriting risk, with the confidence to justify decisions at senior levels
High integrity in all internal and external interactions
CPCU designation or other industry coursework preferred, but not required
Motivated, self‑starter with an entrepreneurial and growth‑oriented mindset
Strong verbal and written communication skills with confident, timely decision‑
Able to work independently with strong organizational and forward‑planning skills
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and problem‑solving capability.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working
Matching 401K plan
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability
Generous time off (including parental leave)
Continued support for professional development
Gym subsidy
My day (additional days leave for personal interests/wellness/charity work)

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Hard Skills & Tools

UnderwritingRisk AssessmentPortfolio GrowthNegotiationMetrics Monitoring

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsSelf-StarterIntegrity

Certifications

CPCU Designation