Develop and execute the national Life Sciences underwriting strategy, aligned with Hamilton Select’s performance goals and underwriting philosophy.
Lead the build‑out of underwriting guidelines, appetite, rating frameworks, policy forms, endorsements, and underwriting standards for the Life Sciences portfolio.
Establish and oversee portfolio performance metrics to ensure underwriting discipline, sustainable underwriting profitability and strategic growth.
Partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities to expand risk appetite, develop new product capabilities, and strengthen Hamilton Select’s Life Sciences value proposition.
Contribute to the development and placement of reinsurance solutions supporting the Life Sciences portfolio.
Oversee underwriting execution across Product Liability, Professional Liability, General Liability and Excess/Umbrella lines relevant to Life Sciences risks.
Provide hands‑on technical leadership for complex risks, key accounts, and specialty opportunities.
Ensure underwriting standards, authorities, documentation, and regulatory compliance are maintained across the division.
Apply critical thinking, sound judgment, and pricing discipline to drive underwriting profitability and consistency.
Build, lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing underwriting team, ensuring deep technical competency and strong execution.
Mentor underwriters in risk selection, pricing, broker engagement, negotiation, and Life Sciences‑specific exposures.
Strengthen and expand relationships with wholesale brokers and trading partners nationally.
Actively market Hamilton Select’s Life Sciences capabilities while ensuring messaging alignment with underwriting appetite.
Requirements
Ten or more years of underwriting experience with a strong track record in Life Sciences product lines.
Deep technical knowledge of Life Sciences exposures and coverage, with the ability to mentor and develop team members as the portfolio grows.
Proven ability to build and execute a business strategy focused on smaller, niche segments.
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.
Broad understanding of market trends and dynamics within the Life Sciences sector.
Proven ability to deliver underwriting profitability.
Strong business acumen with a shared focus on expense discipline and managing operations to maximize shareholder value.
High integrity in all internal and external interactions.
CPCU or RPLU designation (completed or in progress) preferred.
Benefits
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)