Hiring: AVP, Underwriting - Life Sciences Company: Ategrity Specialty Insurance Company Location: Richmond, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 12:02:45 Target Skills & Keywords : Portfolio Management, Risk Management About the job Experience: •7 years of commercial insurance underwriting experience, with significant experience underwriting complex casualty and/or package business. Required Skills: •The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Underwriting – Life Sciences is a market-facing underwriting role responsible for underwriting and managing new and renewal Life Sciences business, developing strong broker relationships, and contributing to the profitable growth and performance of the portfolio. •This position will also contribute to portfolio management and the continued development of Ategrity’s Life Sciences capabilities. The AVP will serve as a technical resource, provide coaching and guidance to underwriters, and partner across the organization to strengthen underwriting execution, product capabilities, and market presence. •Underwrite and manage Life Sciences business. •Underwrite complex new and renewal accounts within established authority, guidelines, and risk appetite, determining appropriate risk selection, pricing, limits, retentions, terms, conditions, and coverage structure. •Manage an assigned book, territory, or broker portfolio to established premium, profitability, retention, rate, and new business objectives while monitoring performance, trends, exposures, and emerging issues. •Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities and execute transactions with wholesale and retail brokers while maintaining disciplined risk selection, pricing, terms, and conditions. •Evaluate complex Life Sciences risks and provide technical guidance across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, clinical research, healthcare technology, and related sectors. •Lead broker and market development. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. •Minimum of 7 years of commercial insurance underwriting experience, with significant experience underwriting complex casualty and/or package business. •Demonstrated expertise in Life Sciences underwriting, including experience with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, clinical research, or related risks. •Strong technical knowledge of relevant coverages and exposures, which may include products liability, general liability/premises operations, auto, property, workers’ compensation, umbrella/excess liability, and related specialty coverages. •Demonstrated track record of underwriting profitable new and renewal business and managing an assigned book or territory. •Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with retail and wholesale brokers. •Strong analytical, organizational, communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills. •Demonstrated capacity to travel as business needs require. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!