Senior Underwriter - Healthcare Professional Liability
Company : Nautilus Insurance Company
Location : Moorestown, NJ, 08057
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 10 January 2026
Company Details
What makes Admiral Insurance Group ADMIRABLE.
Since 1974, Admiral Insurance Group has been supporting business innovation and market growth through our wholesale-dedicated excess and surplus (E&S) lines of commercial insurance. We specialize in underwriting difficult-to-place moderate to high-risk commercial businesses that require creative solutions, outside of the box thinking, entrepreneurial spirit and astute business knowledge. As a member of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500® Company and one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers, we have the resources, support and industry data to provide exceptional service and exciting solutions for our clients and partners.
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Responsibilities
The Senior Underwriter - Healthcare Professional Liability will work in a team setting generating, underwriting and analyzing accounts for development of new and renewal Healthcare Professional Lines business.
- Compliance with underwriting documentation rules and guidelines.
- Maintain an acceptable underwriting profit.
- Adherence to Admiral underwriting guidelines and referral compliance.
- Development and maintenance of key broker/agent relationships.
- Participates in all internal company training and continuing education.
- Remains current on product releases as it pertains to professional lines of business.
- Leads strategic marketing calls to key brokers (up to 25%).
- Management and development of business and broker relationships new to the organization.
- Stay abreast and knowledgeable on market trends in terms of forms, coverage and appetite to maintain competitiveness.
- Active mentorship and training of Associate Underwriters and Underwriters.
- Act as a referral authority for Associate Underwriters and Underwriters.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Minimum of 7-10 years commercial underwriting experience.
- Minimum of 5 years in the E&S sector.
- Technical knowledge of Admiral professional lines of coverage with a focus on Healthcare.
- Broker Management and Marketing experience.
- Applicable coursework toward attainment of a RPLU designation required.
- Strong organization skills.
- Ability to manage deadlines effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Technical proficiency is required.
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Additional Company Details
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role includes: Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $155,000 The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Eligible to participate in the annual discretionary bonus program. Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.Sponsorship Details
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Frequently asked questions
Senior Underwriters focusing on healthcare professional liability specialize in assessing risks associated with medical professionals, requiring deep knowledge of healthcare regulations and malpractice trends. This role demands a strategic approach to underwriting moderate to high-risk healthcare accounts compared to broader commercial underwriting roles.
Success in Moorestown’s underwriting landscape involves mastery of professional liability products, keen insight into local healthcare market trends, and strong broker relationship skills. Understanding regional regulatory nuances and maintaining compliance are critical for effective risk evaluation in this role.
Progression often leads to leadership roles such as Underwriting Manager or Director, where strategic decision-making and mentorship of junior underwriters become central. Continued certification, like pursuing RPLU, enhances prospects and industry recognition in healthcare-focused underwriting.
Nautilus emphasizes innovative underwriting for complex risks, requiring underwriters to think creatively and leverage extensive market data. Adhering to strict guidelines while fostering broker partnerships in a Fortune 500-backed environment offers both challenge and opportunity for career growth.
Nautilus cultivates development through continuous education, strategic marketing involvement, and mentoring opportunities. Their robust training programs and access to industry-leading resources empower underwriters to refine skills and stay competitive within the healthcare professional liability sector.
The base salary typically falls between $140,000 and $155,000, influenced by experience, education, and role complexity. Additionally, eligibility for discretionary bonuses and comprehensive benefits enhances the total compensation package for this senior underwriting position.
Certifications like the Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU) are highly regarded locally, signaling specialized expertise in professional liability. Holding such credentials can distinguish candidates amid Moorestown’s competitive insurance underwriting landscape.
Moorestown hosts a moderate pool of specialized underwriting talent, with demand stable due to a robust healthcare sector. Candidates exhibiting strong commercial underwriting experience and local market knowledge enjoy favorable prospects amid this balanced competition.
Daily responsibilities include evaluating healthcare accounts, ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines, engaging with brokers, and analyzing market trends. The role also involves mentoring junior team members and leading strategic marketing initiatives to grow the professional lines book.
Underwriting choices directly influence Nautilus’s portfolio stability by balancing risk appetite with profit goals. In healthcare liability, accurate risk assessment mitigates potential claim exposures, maintaining the company’s competitive edge and financial health in a complex insurance market.