Underwriter (Life) jobs in California
Underwriter (Life) reviews medical, occupational, financial, and legal information to select or reject individual or group life insurance applications. Calculates rates and premiums from approved decrement tables. Being an Underwriter (Life) may have contact with the field force for information on which to base decisions. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Underwriter (Life) typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Underwriter (Life) works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be an Underwriter (Life) typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Underwriter (Life) jobs
Senior Underwriter - Life Sciences
- OneTen
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Los Angeles, CA
FULL_TIME
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Chubb is currently seeking a Commercial Lines Life Sciences Underwriter to join our industry leading Life Sciences practice.
Main responsibilities include:
- Financial performance, including profit, growth, rate, retention, and identifying cross-sell opportunities, of a book of commercial business consisting of Life Science accounts.
- Underwrite and negotiate new lines and renewals on a commercial lines portfolio of $7M to $9M in Life Science business. New business production goal of $1.5M annually
- Responsible for account solicitation, risk selection and analysis (including documentation), pricing and sales of Industry segment coverage products and services for new and existing customers.
- Lines of business include commercial package, product liability, automobile, umbrella, workers compensation, and international lines including foreign clinical trial policies for Life Sciences business.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers in order to successfully produce, manage and grow our business.
- Meet with high level client management team (i.e. CFO, COO, Product Development Director) for new and renewal customers and agents and brokers to negotiate coverage, price, terms and service delivery.
Skills and Competencies:
- Solid knowledge of commercial underwriting with the ability to analyze risks, adhere to underwriting strategies, prioritize the gathering of underwriting data, and clearly communicate a well thought out underwriting approach.
- C-Suite level business communication skills, acumen, and professionalism for direct client engagement
- 7 years of underwriting experience preferably in Life Sciences.
- While we would prefer having Life Science experience, the most important attribute is having a strong multiline P&C underwriting background preferably on multiple lines of business with strong interest in working on accounts in the Life Science Industry.
- Demonstrated technical expertise and product specific knowledge with experience handling Life Science business is desired.
- Strong analytical skills including financial analysis
- Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Ability to effectively interact at all levels of with both internal and external business partners to drive results.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to be creative and adaptable in a changing business environment
- Sound, balanced, and timely decision-making skills
- Seven years of multi-line underwriting experience is required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience. (ie STEM, Biology, or Lab work is a plus)
- Background in underwriting commercial accounts preferred.
ABOUT US
Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.
At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment. - 9 Days Ago
Executive Underwriter, Life Sciences
- Liberty Mutual
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San Francisco, CA
FULL_TIME
- Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this...
- 19 Days Ago
P&C Technology and Life Sciences Underwriter
- The Hartford
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Walnut Creek, CA
FULL_TIME
- Executive Underwriter - UW07BDSenior Underwriter - UW08BAWe’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means...
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Underwriter
- Alliance Member Servic
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Santa Cruz, CA
FULL_TIME
- Underwriter Summary Reporting to the Underwriting Manager and operating within guidelines established in the NIAC / ANI underwriting manual, performs risk selection and pricing on new business, renewa...
- 24 Days Ago
Underwriter
- Lobel Financial
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Anaheim, CA
FULL_TIME
- Join one of the top 20 auto finance companies in the industry and grow with us! We offer in-house promotions, great benefits, work-life balance, and job stability. Would you like to work for a rewardi...
- 2 Days Ago
Underwriter
- AUS2 QBE Management Services Pty Limited
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Brisbane, CA
FULL_TIME
- Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee · Location: Brisbane or Sydney · Type: Permanent, full time The opportunity We currently have an opportunity for an Underwriter to join the E...
- 2 Days Ago
Underwriter (Life) jobs at Popular Companies
Executive Underwriter, Life Sciences
- Chubb
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Chicago, IL
- Job Description Life Science P&C Underwriter Chubb is currently seeking a highly motivated and outgoing business profess...
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Insurance Underwriter
- Joseph Chiarello & Co. Inc.
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Summit, NJ
- Company Description Joseph Chiarello & Co., Inc. is a commercial property and casualty program administrator. Role Descr...
- 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Field Underwriter- Life Insurance
- AMG S Group
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Raleigh, NC
- Job Description Job Description Join National Agent Alliance, where we're not just about insurance – we're about shaping...
- 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Field Underwriter - Life Insurance
- AMG S Group
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Atlanta, GA
- Job Description Job Description Join National Agent Alliance, where we're not just about insurance – we're about shaping...
- 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Underwriter, Life Science
- Chubb
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Chicago, IL
- Job Description Life Science P&C Underwriter Chubb is currently seeking a highly motivated and outgoing business profess...
- 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Insurance Underwriter-Construction
- Dahl Consulting
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Pasadena, CA
- Job Description Looking for a new job opportunity? Check out this role! Dahl Consulting is currently partnering with a l...
- 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
Executive Underwriter, Life Sciences
- Liberty Mutual
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Boston, MA
- Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, ex...
- 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Underwriter, Life Sciences
- Liberty Mutual
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Boston, MA
- Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, ex...
- 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
About California
California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, S...
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Income Estimation for Underwriter (Life) jobs
$58,028 to $72,108
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What does an Underwriter (Life) do?
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