Senior Underwriter, E&S/Specialty Contracts

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking an Underwriting Specialist in Contract for Excess & Surplus/Specialty lines. You will determine risk acceptability, pricing, and terms for complex risks, collaborating with agents and program managers to secure profitable premiums.

The role emphasizes strong analytical and negotiation skills, reinsurance placement, and development of products and manuals.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree preferred.
• Completion of general insurance courses preferred.
• Six years related experience or five years as an underwriter, excess & surplus lines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review risks with agents or programs and decide to accept or decline.
• Analyze exposures, set premium, and determine endorsements.
• Within guidelines, place reinsurance for the account.
• Achieve production and loss ratio goals for the territory.
• Underwrite new and renewal policies and endorsements for complex accounts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with general agents and reinsurers.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree preferred

Professional insurance designations (CPCU/CIC/AU/ARM/CPIW/CWIS/ASLI) preferred

Job description

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking an Underwriting Specialist in Contract for Excess & Surplus/Specialty lines. You will determine risk acceptability, pricing, and terms for complex risks, collaborating with agents and program managers to secure profitable premiums.

The role emphasizes strong analytical and negotiation skills, reinsurance placement, and development of products and manuals.