[Hiring] Director, Brokerage Excess Underwriting - E&S/Specialty @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.

Ideal candidate will be located in the Chicago area or broader Illinois/Great Lakes region. Brokerage Excess experience needed; existing broker relationships strongly preferred.

Are you a leader who can create, develop and manage a strategy and plan that meets customer service and business goals? If you are driven to achieve top financial goals by managing the insurance underwriting business for a territory or region and seeking opportunities to build and grow business, we want to hear from you!

As a Director, Brokerage Excess, you will be responsible for the operating results of the assigned territory or region for the Excess Casualty line of business. This includes:

• Monitoring all aspects of financial management of the assigned territory or region.
• Influencing and managing relationships with brokers, program managers, and other producer channels.
• Exploring opportunities to drive more business.
• Monitoring trends and managing product issues within the territory or region for all assigned products.
• Participating in the development or revision of territorial or regional strategic plans and objectives.
• Contributing to the development of territory or region business strategy, execution of the business plan and attainment of goals and financial metrics as outlined in the business plan.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate studies in a related discipline, or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation preferred.
• Eight years underwriting experience, handling large or complex programs and accounts preferred.
• Excess & Surplus lines experience preferred.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Excess & Surplus lines underwriting policies, practices and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret mathematical, statistical and logical data.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.
• Ability to work with the wholesale/general agency distribution system.
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to set work priorities that strategically align with departmental objectives.
• Ability to use/learn job related computer software.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• 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.