Senior Underwriter, Group Benefits (Remote)

Nationwide; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 63,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide is seeking an underwriter for Group Benefits who can maintain strong relationships with agents, insureds, and state departments of insurance while making timely risk selections and underwriting specialty products. The role emphasizes autonomy, learning, and decision-making in a fully remote setting.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree (preferred) and 3+ years of underwriting experience, with LOMA certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years underwriting experience preferred.
• LOMA certification or designation preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers, including agents and state Departments of Insurance.
• Make risk selection decisions in a quality, timely, and productive manner.
• Process and underwrite specialty products, project work as assigned.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for lower-level underwriters.
• Understand the basic framework of processing systems to move work efficiently.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Risk analysis

Detail orientation

Time management

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Nationwide is seeking an underwriter for Group Benefits who can maintain strong relationships with agents, insureds, and state departments of insurance while making timely risk selections and underwriting specialty products. The role emphasizes autonomy, learning, and decision-making in a fully remote setting.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree (preferred) and 3+ years of underwriting experience, with LOMA certification preferred.