E&S Underwriting Specialist — Risk & Reinsurance

Nationwide; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Nationwide is seeking an Underwriting Specialist in Contract Underwriting for Excess & Surplus/Specialty (E&S/Specialty) to determine risk acceptability, pricing, and coverage for complex accounts. You will work with general agents or program managers to meet production and loss ratio goals while maintaining strong broker relationships.

The role involves researching risks, reinsurance placement, and assisting in product and forms development.

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.
• Knowledge of underwriting policies, insurance law, rating plans, and reinsurance concepts; able to communicate effectively and negotiate.

Responsibilities

• Review risks with agents or programs within territory and determine acceptance or decline.
• Achieve production and loss ratio goals through territory management and marketing.
• Handle policy maintenance, endorsements, and changes to policies; review claims activity.
• Develop relationships with general agents and reinsurers; participate in training and mentoring.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Effective communication

Risk assessment

Education

Undergraduate degree preferred

Insurance designations CPCU/CIC/AU/ARM/CPIW/CWIS/ASLI preferred

Job description

Nationwide is seeking an Underwriting Specialist in Contract Underwriting for Excess & Surplus/Specialty (E&S/Specialty) to determine risk acceptability, pricing, and coverage for complex accounts. You will work with general agents or program managers to meet production and loss ratio goals while maintaining strong broker relationships.

The role involves researching risks, reinsurance placement, and assisting in product and forms development.