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Life Sciences

Products designed for the risks that organizations operating in the life sciences arena face.

What we offer

Insurance protection designed by experts for the risks that Life Science organizations face, as they can come in many forms ranging from unsafe products and causing pollution to negligence in clinical trials. The liability on those responsible when things go wrong can be significant and the challenges are growing with an increasingly litigious world, new regulation and greater dependency on technologies.

How can we help

Life sciences risks present myriad exposures in need of expertly crafted coverage. Beazley offers a flexible, innovative and client-focused approach to underwriting this class of risk. In addition our dedicated healthcare claims team offers responsive claims handling to meet the needs of Insureds. We should mention how we have dedicated Wordings Specialist in order to tailor make coverage to that specific insured.

Who we can help

A wide range of life sciences organizations within the middle to large-sized market up to US $25,000,000 in capacity.

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Blood and tissue banks
  • Nutraceuticals/Dietary supplements
  • Medical devices
  • Biotechnology
  • Contract research organizations
  • Contract manufacturing organizations
  • Site management organizations
  • Academic research Institutions
  • Wholesale and retail distribution
  • Sponsors of human clinical trials
  • Lab/Diagnostic services.

WHERE IS THIS OFFERED?

Worldwide

The Beazley Difference

BEING BOLD

Freedom lies in being bold. We dare to be different and seek bold possibilities to create more innovative, fair and satisfying outcomes for our clients, brokers and employees. From insuring the highest building in the world, to the first commercial lunar vehicle to operate on the moon - we boldly go where others won’t.

STRIVING FOR BETTER

Good is a start, but we go all-out for better.  A driven community of individuals relentlessly push the needle and creating value. From launching the market’s first dedicated ESG syndicate to the establishment of our business unit focusing on designing digital insurance solutions, we pride ourselves on always going above and beyond.  Simply put, at  Beazley we go to 11.  

DOING THE RIGHT THING

Acting with integrity in a straightforward, decent way is instinctive. Open and honest with others, we show respect and empathy however challenging the situation – demonstrated by our multi-award winning claims team.  Doing the right thing makes for a fair-minded, rewarding environment and makes work and life better for all.

Examples or Scenarios

  • Product liability claim for failing to include the adequate warnings, causing fire and burns.
  • Insured medical device representative is alleged to have provided insufficient information to a patient regarding known potential complications.
  • Insured is sued based on allegations that their product was not properly tested for genetic conditions resulting in genetic illness.

Your Beazley Team

Evan Smith

Evan Smith

Product Leader - Global Healthcare

Chicago, IL, USA

+1 (312) 476 6236

Email Evan

Matthew Zagwoski

Matthew Zagwoski

Product Leader - Global Life Sciences

Philadelphia, PA, USA

+1 (215) 446 8447

Email Matthew

Chelsea Thorpe

Chelsea Thorpe

Focus Group Leader - US Miscellaneous Medical and Life Sciences

Philadelphia, PA, USA

+1 (215) 252 9172

Email Chelsea

Kristen Mitter

Kristen Mitter

Underwriter - US Miscellaneous Medical & Life Sciences

Virginia, USA

+1 (215) 252 9099

Email Kristen

Brendan Tarte

Brendan Tarte

Underwriter - US Miscellaneous Medical & Life Sciences

Chicago, IL, USA

+1 (770) 351 1789

Email Brendan

Jaime Latshaw

Jaime Latshaw

Underwriter - US Miscellaneous Medical & Life Sciences

Wisconsin, USA

(872) 910-3918

Email Jaime

Julia Mattucci

Julia Mattucci

Underwriter - US Miscellaneous Medical & Life Sciences

Remote, MD, USA

+1 (860) 677 3599

Email Julia

Keri Marmorek

Keri Marmorek

Claims Team Leader - Healthcare

New York, NY, USA

+1 (212) 801 7159

Email Keri

Adam Moser

Adam Moser

Claims Product Specialist – Healthcare

New York, NY, USA

+1 (212) 801 7110

Email Adam

Alison Dobes

Alison Dobes

Claims Manager

Atlanta, GA, USA

+1 (770) 351 1729

Email Alison

Emily Fernandez

Emily Fernandez

Claims Manager

Chicago, IL, USA

+1 (312) 476 6233

Email Emily

Eric Kim

Eric Kim

Claims Manager

New York, NY, USA

+1 (212) 801 7193

Email Eric

Heather Pfeffer

Heather Pfeffer

Focus Group Leader - US Healthcare

Chicago, IL, USA

+1 (312) 476 6215

Email Heather

Russell Chibe

Russell Chibe

Claims Manager

Chicago, IL, USA

+1 (312) 476 6270

Email Russell