Remote Program Underwriting & Alternative Risk Transfer

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Job summary

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company is seeking a seasoned underwriter for Program Underwriting - Alternative Ventures to lead underwriting initiatives and manage complex risk across multiple lines. You will collaborate with program managers, reinsurers, and internal teams to structure coverage, pricing, and terms that balance risk and profitability.

The role emphasizes relationship building, policy development, and training staff while traveling as needed to meet clients and partners.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate studies with focus in Finance, Accounting, Economics, and/or Risk Management.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Typically five+ years related experience as a Professional, Financial and/or Specialty lines underwriter.

Responsibilities

• Drives sales and underwriting relationships for Programs products and services.
• Analyzes program manager relationships and recommends actions.
• Reviews highly complex risks across multiple lines and makes accept/decline decisions.
• Develops underwriting guidelines, rates, forms, and procedures.
• Interacts with claims, actuary, compliance, and other partners to achieve goals.

Skills

Underwriting

Program management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Undergraduate studies in Finance/Economics

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company is seeking a seasoned underwriter for Program Underwriting - Alternative Ventures to lead underwriting initiatives and manage complex risk across multiple lines. You will collaborate with program managers, reinsurers, and internal teams to structure coverage, pricing, and terms that balance risk and profitability.

The role emphasizes relationship building, policy development, and training staff while traveling as needed to meet clients and partners.