[Hiring] Senior Underwriter, Excess & Surplus (P&C) @Nationwide

Role Description

If you’re passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide’s Property and Casualty team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.

Are you a critical thinker who can analyze complex risk and find insurance solutions that balance customer needs with business goals? If you can take initiative, use both your analytical and creative abilities to make sound decisions and have a desire to help people solve real challenges, we want to hear from you!

As an Underwriting Specialist in Contract, you will:

• Determine individual risk acceptability, pricing, coverage, terms, and conditions.
• Develop, analyze, and evaluate information and exposures on risks of a complex technical nature.
• Achieve production and loss ratio goals with assigned general agents or program managers.
• Review and analyze claims and loss history.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with general agents.
• Work independently with a high level of authority and judgment.
• Assist with research, development, and presentation of new products, forms, and manuals.
• Train and mentor Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Completion of general insurance courses such as CPCU, CIC, AU, ARM, CPIW, CWIS, or ASLI is preferred.
• Six years related experience or five years as an underwriter, excess & surplus lines preferred.

Requirements

• Knowledge of underwriting policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates advanced negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze insurance risks to determine acceptability.
• Ability to devise business solutions to problems.
• Ability to make decisions with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision coverage.
• Life insurance, short and long term disability coverage.
• Paid time off with a minimum of 18 days each full calendar year.
• Nine paid holidays.
• 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off.
• 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid pension plan.
• Business casual attire.