Sr Specialist, Staff Underwriting - P&C (Small Commercial Technical Underwriting)

Nationwide Insurance; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Insurance seeks a Senior Specialist for its Small Commercial National Technical Underwriting unit. This role involves developing underwriting strategies, working with various teams to improve efficiency and profitability. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in underwriting, strong project management skills, and a Bachelor’s degree.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and pension plan

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• Approximately six years of product-related underwriting experience.
• Decision-making and analysis skills.
• Ability to lead project teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Technical Consultants and Directors on project execution.
• Conduct performance reviews and recommend improvements.
• Analyze market information and recommend actions for product performance improvement.

Skills

Commercial underwriting principles

PolicyCenter proficiency

Regulatory requirements knowledge

Project management skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Data proficiency with Power BI and PowerApps

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPCU designation (helpful)

Job description

If you’re passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them, as well as innovating and simplifying processes to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide’s Property and Casualty team could be the place for you! At Nationwide, "on your side" goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do, and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This opening is within the Small Commercial National Technical Underwriting unit. It can be filled remotely or in one of our offices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Partner with Technical Consultants and Directors on project execution, providing coordination, documentation, and support to drive success.
2. Collaborate with the Automation Team to ensure project alignment, leveraging data analytics tools.
3. Assist with managing Knowledge Advanced content updates and support the transition to the P&C Knowledge Center.
4. Support maintenance of Handling Procedure documentation with the Automation team for accuracy and efficiency.
5. Contribute to underwriter development by sharing insights and best practices.
6. Support external appetite initiatives, including updates to platforms like Ask Kodiak and CAD.

Core Skills:

1. Deep knowledge of commercial underwriting principles and practices.
2. Proficiency in PolicyCenter.
3. Experience with regulatory requirements and underwriting guidelines.
4. Strong project management skills.
5. Creative problem-solving and innovation skills.
6. Strategic foresight to anticipate industry trends.
7. Effective communication skills.
8. Professionalism and integrity.
9. Data proficiency with Power BI and PowerApps.
10. Resiliency and agility in shifting environments.

This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.

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Job Summary:

Develop and implement underwriting strategies aligned with our risk appetite, utilizing analysis and problem-solving skills to improve efficiency and profitability. As a Senior Specialist, you will contribute to policy development, product improvement, and coordinate efforts across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a product/underwriting specialist for assigned products and regions.
2. Assist in interpreting coverage, rules, and standards in line with policies and regulations.
3. Assess underwriting problems and participate in risk standard development.
4. Conduct performance reviews and recommend improvements.
5. Analyze market information and recommend actions for product performance improvement.
6. Participate in state filing activities and project management for rate reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Relevant professional designation (e.g., CPCU) helpful.
• Approximately six years of product-related underwriting experience.
• Knowledge of property/casualty products and insurance operations.
• Decision-making and analysis skills.
• Ability to lead project teams and connect with stakeholders.

Additional criteria and leadership qualities may be prioritized. Staffing exceptions require approval.

Values: Demonstrates Nationwide Values consistently.

Job Conditions:

• Overtime: Not eligible.
• Work environment: Normal office, with occasional travel.

We accept applications until 06/27/2025, but early submissions are encouraged.

Benefits:

Includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid time off, holidays, 401(k), pension, business casual, and more. Learn more about our benefits.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Position can be filled in any of the lower 48 states. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas per Iowa Smokefree Air Act. For NY residents, see state law information.

Note to Agencies:

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies without a signed agreement. Resumes submitted without such agreement will be deemed unsolicited, and no fee will be paid if the candidate is hired.