D&O Underwriter - Financial Institutions

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Job summary

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Specialist, Brokerage Management Liability Underwriting - E&S/Specialty in the Nationwide E&S/Specialty unit based in Chicago. The role involves analyzing complex risk, pricing, coverage decisions, and negotiating terms to protect client interests.

Responsibilities include leading meetings with brokers and clients, maintaining compliance, and mentoring junior underwriters while supporting strategic risk management initiatives.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate studies with focus in Finance, Accounting Economics, and/or Risk Management; Masters level degree preferred.
• Typically 3+ years related experience as a D&O and/or E&O Underwriter.
• In-depth knowledge of underwriting policies, practices and procedures, insurance law and underwriting marketing principles and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assess a company's risk profile and determine/negotiates the appropriate pricing, coverage, terms and conditions by analyzing financial documents/operations/management/industry.
• Lead underwriting meetings with Brokers, Clients, and other Underwriters; facilitate complex accounts and higher liability.
• Mentor and may supervise Underwriting Assistants; perform program research and development.

Skills

Underwriting

Negotiation

Communication skills

Risk analysis

Education

Undergraduate studies in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Risk Management

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Specialist, Brokerage Management Liability Underwriting - E&S/Specialty in the Nationwide E&S/Specialty unit based in Chicago. The role involves analyzing complex risk, pricing, coverage decisions, and negotiating terms to protect client interests.

Responsibilities include leading meetings with brokers and clients, maintaining compliance, and mentoring junior underwriters while supporting strategic risk management initiatives.