Underwriter, Contract Underwriting - E&S/Specialty (P&C Contract Binding)

Open to remote work in the contiguous US.

This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in theStemOPTExtension program.

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• In partnership with underwriting (UW) leader / team member, reviews individual risks from agents or brokers or programs with or without assigned territory, from agents, brokers or program managers and either declines or accepts business based upon information necessary to make the decision. Analyzes exposures to loss, develops an adequate premium charge for the exposure, determines appropriate endorsements and exclusions to address loss exposures for the insurance contract.

• Achieves team /individual production and loss ratio goals through sound broker management, territory management and marketing, with or without assigned territory. Makes corrective action recommendations on individual risks. In partnership with UW leader / team member, handles policy maintenance items and other mid-term requests. Reviews endorsement requests and processes necessary changes to the policy. Reviews loss control reports and makes recommendations to UW leader. Follows up on outstanding information as required.

• Achieves production, profitability and service objectives. Quotes, prices and underwrites new and renewal policies and endorsements, primarily for complex or service sensitive accounts. Monitors risk selection and pricing decisions for entire agency plant, both on a book of business and individual account level basis.

• Continually analyzes premium and loss results in their territory by agency, broker, state, major class of business and by program. Audits individual policies for compliance with company guidelines. Development and implementation of specific action plans may be required.

• Handles policy maintenance items and other mid-term requests. Reviews endorsement requests and processes necessary changes to the policy. Reviews loss control reports and makes recommendations to the agent and/or changes to the policy. Follows up on outstanding information as required. Reviews claim activity and takes appropriate action.

• Fosters positive business relationships with agents and brokers through daily contact with assigned agents by developing and maintaining good rapport and resolving agency conflicts. Travels to agency offices as required for audits, training or marketing visits. Entertains agents visiting the company as required. Assists with development of marketing ideas and strategies for underwriting seminars and other marketing campaigns. Strengthens internal and external relationships through regular contact on underwriting matters, promoting profit and new business growth, renewal retention and service capabilities.

• Proactively develops technical and business knowledge through internal and external venues.

• Markets Nationwide products and services to help drive agency and company results, including all enterprise products that may enhance offerings. Assists agency with strategies for pipeline management, producer development and to develop new business in targeted industries and preferred markets. Responds effectively to assess accounts and develop business propositions that win the business.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Underwriting Manager.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate degree preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

License/Certification/Designation:Completion of general insurance courses such as CPCU, CIC, AU, ARM, CPIW, CWIS, or ASLI is preferred.

Experience: Three years related experience or prior experience as an underwriter, excess & surplus lines preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of lines underwriting policies, practices and procedures, insurance law and underwriting marketing principles and techniques, rating plans and plan concepts, Treaty & Facultative reinsurance concepts, general agency system and company operations, regulatory issues, the general agency system, market conditions and company operations. Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing, interpersonally with individuals and groups via telephone, fax, e-mail and in person. Demonstrates advanced negotiation skills. Ability to manage the assigned line or lines of business, which may include monitoring of aggregates. Ability to work with the wholesale/general agency distribution system. Ability to analyze insurance risks to determine acceptability including policy language, various commercial rating plans and methodologies, reinsurance. Ability to use/learn job related computer software. Ability to devise business solutions to problems, implement the most appropriate, and monitor its effectiveness. Ability to make decisions with minimal supervision.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Travel out of state as required several times a year. In-town entertaining required as necessary after 5:00 P.M.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or requisitions some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: 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. To learn more about the benefits we offer,click here.

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