Senior Underwriter, E&S/Specialty

Nationwide; United States; Remote; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Nationwide is seeking a skilled Specialist, Contract Underwriting - E&S/Specialty to evaluate complex risks across the United States. The role demands strong underwriting expertise, risk assessment, and the ability to craft competitive, profitable programs for excess & surplus lines.

Travel to agency offices for audits, training, and marketing visits is required; collaboration with agents and program managers is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Reviews risks and accepts/declines business based on information needed to decide.
• Quotes, prices and underwrites new and renewal policies for complex accounts.
• Maintains client relationships and coordinates with agents/program managers.
• Travel to agency offices for audits, training or marketing visits as required.
• Markets Nationwide products and services and supports pipeline management and business development.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Risk analysis

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Nationwide is seeking a skilled Specialist, Contract Underwriting - E&S/Specialty to evaluate complex risks across the United States. The role demands strong underwriting expertise, risk assessment, and the ability to craft competitive, profitable programs for excess & surplus lines.

Travel to agency offices for audits, training, and marketing visits is required; collaboration with agents and program managers is essential.