James River Group Holdings

Title: Underwriter - Underwriting Specialist- Life Sciences Location: Richmond United States Job Summary The Underwriter will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing Life Sciences underwriting data in order to determine if risks meet corporate underwriting standards calculate appropriate premium and determine proper terms for acceptable risks and respond to brokers when risks do not meet underwriting guidelines. Underwriters are also responsible for developing and maintaining profitable business relationships with brokers. This position can be remote and we are looking for solid experience in the Life Sciences underwriting space. Duties and Responsibilities - Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service - Analyze new business opportunities and develop renewal strategies - Attain quote, premium and division goals as assigned - Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers - Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to negotiate with brokers on placements - Travel to meet with brokers within assigned territory at least three times per year - Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to effectively and properly select, evaluate, model, determine coverage, rate, document, quote and bind accounts - Ability to effectively assess risk - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to work independently or in a team environment to complete assignments within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed processes and standard accepted underwriting practices - Solid knowledge of underwriting philosophy and techniques - Proven problem solving and decision making skills - Strong negotiation skills - Ability to multi-task - High level of initiative and motivation - Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed - Solid customer service and relationship building skills - Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet researching Experience and Education Underwriter - Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience - Minimum of 2 years experience in Life Sciences Underwriting preferably in Excess and Surplus lines - Preferably pursuing courses toward professional designations or continuing education. Senior Underwriter - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience - Minimum of 5 years experience in Life Sciences Underwriting, preferably in Excess and Surplus lines - Professional designation is preferred Underwriting Specialist - 15+ years experience in Life Sciences Underwriting, 10+ years in Excess and Surplus lines with specialized coverage and product knowledge - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience - Specific experience in marketing and underwriting of the division related products - Professional designation is preferred

Corporate Paralegal Req #407 Richmond, VA, USA • Raleigh, NC, USA • Chapel Hill, NC, USA Job Description Come grow with James River Insurance! James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Inc. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs. At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of being recognized the past 5 years as one of The Top Workplaces USA. James River Group Holdings, Inc. is a U.S. insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in two specialty property and casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company. Job Summary The Corporate Paralegal provides both paralegal and administrative support for the Corporate Legal Department. While this can be a remote position, someone in the Richmond, Virginia or Chapel Hill, NC areas is preferred. Duties and Responsibilities - Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service - Support corporate legal staff in execution of their duties including research and data compilation relating to the Company and its subsidiaries - Respond to inquiries from outside counsel - Assist with subsidiary board and corporate governance matters - Help prepare and file regulatory filings - Draft correspondence, letters and memoranda - Maintain Department Compliance calendar - Prioritize and respond to a wide range of questions from internal business partners and external stakeholders - Interact with senior level executives and directors - Maintain and improve logs to track vendor contracts - Assist with obtaining signatures on and copies of executed contracts and approval documentation - Upload new and existing contracts to contract management database - Organize and maintain corporate records - Maintain corporate entity compliance including monitoring, corporate compliance and tracking filing due dates - Respond to internal and external audit requests - Maintain directors and officers list - Maintain legal entity organization chart - Perform all other duties, assignments and projects as assigned by management Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of contract language and structure - Developing knowledge of P&C Insurance industry - Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite - Excellent deadline management, analytical and research skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Excellent organizational skills - Attention to detail and ability to organize complex information - High level of initiative and motivation - Ability to work independently - Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization - Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive company information - Ability to follow through a project to completion Experience and Education - Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required - Paralegal Certificate required - Licensed Notary required - Minimum of three years of relevant experience in a public company legal department or in a law firm servicing public company clients required Please note that this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future H-1B sponsorship. Job Details Job Family Compliance Job Function Legal Pay Type Salary