[Hiring] Supervisor, Underwriting- Personal Lines @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. This is a remote position.

Are you a critical thinker who can analyze risks 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!

Our primary customers are insurance agents who count on us to be their business partners and provide them with exceptional service and personal insurance lines products and services that help them grow their businesses. It’s a fast-paced environment in a collaborative, team-oriented culture, working in a competitive and growing industry.

In this role, you’ll primarily supervise associates in underwriting or underwriting support positions. This involves supervising and coordinating the work activities of the team, including customer service and workflow management. You’ll have opportunities to provide your technical expertise to ensure compliance to quality standards while developing and guiding the underwriting team. We’ll count on you to coordinate and complete underwriting projects, as well as developing, coaching, training and mentoring individual team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and pursuit of continued education preferred.
• Pursuit of technical insurance coursework such as CPCU preferred.
• Four years of experience in underwriting, customer service or related experience.
• Supervisory experience desired.

Requirements

• Detailed knowledge of state regulations, underwriting policies, procedures, and best practices.
• General understanding of company operations, financials, trend analysis to assist in the supervision of underwriting staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills used to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts.
• Ability to supervise/lead, train associates in all aspects of personal lines underwriting.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Ability to set work priorities that conform to established standards.
• Ability to analyze insurance risks, apply logical judgment and utilize procedures effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and apply critical thinking skills.
• Skilled in Excel and other analytical tools to evaluate data.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision.
• Life insurance, short and long term disability coverage.
• Paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date.
• 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.
• And more.