Remote Territory Construction Underwriter - Middle Market

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company; California; Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Short/Long term disability

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Business casual attire

Job summary

Nationwide is seeking a Territory Manager in Construction Services Business Development to drive growth for our commercial lines across the Southern California region. This remote role prioritizes analytical insight and strong agency relationships to deliver profitable results.

You will guide underwriting decisions, price and service complex accounts, and collaborate with agents to expand Nationwide's market presence while maintaining high standards of customer care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Relevant professional designation such as CPCU or CIC is preferred.
• Seven years of progressively more responsible underwriting and sales experience in commercial line business preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial underwriting, pricing and coverage for middle market business.
• Knowledge of state statutes and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and sales skills.
• Ability to build and maintain cooperative and mutually rewarding internal and external partnerships.
• Must have the ability to perform duties with independent judgment with underwriting authority and company underwriting standards.
• Demonstrated decision-making ability required in day-to-day operations where there may be unclear or competing priorities, including evaluating and recommending solutions to customer service, work processing, underwriting selection and rating and compliance.
• Strong drive for results.

Responsibilities

• Monitors market conditions and competitive landscape and confirms information gathered within market space.
• Researches risk, environment and other factors necessary to win the account.
• Analyzes quality and quantity of risks underwritten and prepares reports.
• Quot es, prices and underwrites new and renewal policies and endorsements, primarily for complex or service sensitive accounts.
• Reviews for acceptability and handles those within authority, aligned with underwriting guidelines and standards.
• Drives robust agency business planning to deliver detailed performance plans with actions, accountabilities and scheduled performance checkpoints.
• Ensures file handling quality and workflow efficiency.
• Manages large, complex work and coordinates work with others to meet service level agreements.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Territory management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CPCU or CIC designation preferred

Job description

Nationwide is seeking a Territory Manager in Construction Services Business Development to drive growth for our commercial lines across the Southern California region. This remote role prioritizes analytical insight and strong agency relationships to deliver profitable results.

You will guide underwriting decisions, price and service complex accounts, and collaborate with agents to expand Nationwide's market presence while maintaining high standards of customer care.