Senior Underwriter - E&S/Specialty Risk & Reinsurance

NBMBAA; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Nationwide is seeking an Underwriting Specialist in Contract for its Excess & Surplus/Specialty (E&S/S) lines. You will determine risk acceptability, pricing, and coverage by evaluating complex information and exposures, while managing relationships with general agents and reinsurers.

The role emphasizes collaboration, research, and mentoring of junior staff. You will work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, with responsibilities including reinsurance placement, production goals, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; professional designations such as CPCU, CIC, AU preferred.
• Six years related experience or five years as an underwriter in excess & surplus (E&S) lines preferred.
• Strong knowledge of lines underwriting policies, rating plans, and reinsurance concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews individual risks with assigned agents or programs and decides to accept or decline based on information to make the decision.
• Quotes, prices and underwrites new and renewal policies and endorsements, primarily for complex or service sensitive accounts.
• Maintains and develops relationships with general agents and reinsurers; travels as required for audits and marketing visits.
• Markets Nationwide products and supports pipeline development, producer development and growth in targeted markets.
• Assists with program research and development, form development, rate development, and training of underwriters and assistants.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Insurance knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Nationwide is seeking an Underwriting Specialist in Contract for its Excess & Surplus/Specialty (E&S/S) lines. You will determine risk acceptability, pricing, and coverage by evaluating complex information and exposures, while managing relationships with general agents and reinsurers.

The role emphasizes collaboration, research, and mentoring of junior staff. You will work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, with responsibilities including reinsurance placement, production goals, and