Senior Broker - Life Sciences
Acturhire
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Qualifications
The Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Life Sciences, Finance, or a related field.
- 10-15+ years of insurance broking, underwriting, or risk management experience.
- Demonstrated experience serving life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical technology clients.
- Strong knowledge of commercial insurance coverages and specialty life sciences risks.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate exposures, claims, and financial information.
- Proven track record of client retention and business development success.
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills.
- Active Property & Casualty/Suplus lines insurance licenses (or ability to obtain and maintain as required).
- Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, CRM, CIC, or RPLU preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other business applications.
- Established relationships within the life sciences insurance marketplace.
- Experience working with global insurance programs.
- Advanced understanding of clinical trial and product liability exposures.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
Company Benefits (US locations)
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
- Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (Washington State only)
- Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k).
We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
EOE, including disability/vets
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- life insurance
About this role
Acturhire is seeking a Senior Broker with deep expertise in life sciences insurance to build and manage client relationships in the Philadelphia market. You'll need at least 10-15 years of broking, underwriting, or risk management experience, with a demonstrated track record serving biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, and clinical trial companies. This role demands strong technical knowledge of specialty life sciences coverages and exposures, combined with the analytical skills to evaluate complex risks and financial data.
Success in this position hinges on your ability to retain clients, develop new business, and negotiate effectively with underwriters and insurers. You should have an active P&C or surplus lines license, ideally complemented by professional designations like CPCU or ARM, and established relationships within the life sciences insurance marketplace. Experience with global insurance programs and advanced understanding of clinical trial and product liability risks are important assets. A bachelor's degree in business, risk management, life sciences, finance, or related field is required.
The role is full-time and based in-office in Philadelphia. WTW offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, disability protection, and employee assistance resources. The company welcomes flexible working arrangements—discuss options with your recruiter.
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