Sr. Underwriter, Brokerage Casualty Excess & Surplus/Specialty

Nationwide; Arizona; On-site; USD 68,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Pension plan

9 holidays and generous PTO

Job summary

Nationwide is seeking a Senior Underwriter for the Brokerage Casualty - Excess & Surplus/Specialty (E&S/S) team. You will determine risk acceptability, pricing, and terms for the Primary Casualty line, working with brokers and reinsurers in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

You will analyze claims history, perform risk assessment, and support reinsurance decisions within defined parameters, while building strong broker partnerships and contributing to strategic marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of underwriting policies, practices and procedures.
• Familiarity with insurance law and underwriting marketing principles.
• Ability to analyze risks and determine acceptability, including policy language and rating plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Review risks with brokers and determine acceptance or decline.
• Achieve production and loss ratio goals with brokers and program managers.
• Process policy maintenance items and endorsements; handle loss control reviews.
• May arrange reinsurance placements per department guidelines and maintain broker relationships.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with brokers, including training and marketing activities.
• Continuously improve technical and business knowledge through internal and external venues.

Skills

Underwriting knowledge

Risk analysis

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Computer literacy

Education

Undergraduate studies preferred

IIA 21, 22, 23, CPCU, CIC, AU, ARM, CPIW, CWIS, ASLI preferred

CPCU certification

Professional designations preferred

Job description

If you’re passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations 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 and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This Senior Underwriter for the Brokerage Casualty team will determine acceptability of individual risk, pricing, coverage, terms & conditions for the Primary Casualty line of business. E&S/S underwriting experience preferred.

Job Description Summary

Are you a critical thinker who can analyze complex risk and find insurance solutions that balance customer needs with business goals? If you can take initiative, use both your analytical and creative abilities to make sound decisions and have a desire to help people solve real challenges, we want to hear from you! Our Excess & Surplus/Specialty (E&S/S) lines allow us to provide insurance that other carriers may not offer. It’s a fast-paced environment in a collaborative, team-oriented culture, working in an always-changing, growing industry. As a Senior Underwriter in Brokerage Casualty you will determine individual risk acceptability, pricing, coverage, terms and conditions, by developing, analyzing and evaluating information and exposures on risks of moderate technical complexity for the Primary Casualty line of business. You will achieve production and loss ratio goals within assigned brokers and program managers by reviewing and analyzing claims, loss history and taking appropriate action on accounts. Within defined parameters, you may be responsible for determining appropriate reinsurance placement, if any, on individual risks. We will count on you to foster positive business relationships with brokers and reinsurers.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews individual risks with assigned brokers and either declines or accepts business based upon information necessary to make the decision. Analyzes exposure to loss, develops an adequate premium charge for the exposure, determines appropriate endorsements and exclusions to address loss exposures for the insurance contract.
• Achieves team/individual production and loss ratio goals with assigned brokers through sound broker management and marketing. Continually analyzes premium and loss results with assigned brokers by state, major class of business, etc. Continually assesses quality of broker submissions and makes corrective action recommendations.
• Handles policy maintenance items and other mid-term requests. Reviews endorsement requests and processes necessary changes to the policy. Reviews loss control reports and makes recommendations to the broker and/or changes to the policy. Follows up on outstanding information as required. Reviews claim activity and takes appropriate action.
• Within defined parameters may place reinsurance per department guidelines based upon the appropriate use of all reinsurance facilities used by the department, including various treaty, semiautomatic and facultative reinsurance. Maintains good working relationship with re‑insurers.
• Fosters positive business relationships with brokers, through frequent contact. Develops and maintains good rapport and resolves broker conflicts. Travels to broker offices as required for training or marketing visits. Entertains brokers visiting the Company as required. Assists with development of marketing ideas and strategies for Underwriting events and other marketing campaigns.
• Proactively develops technical and business knowledge through internal and external venues.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Underwriting Manager. No direct reports.

Education

Undergraduate studies preferred and/or equivalent work experience.

License/Certification/Designation

Completion of general insurance courses such as IIA 21, 22, 23, CPCU, CIC, AU, ARM, CPIW, CWIS, or ASLI is preferred.

Experience

Four years related experience or 2 years’ experience as an underwriter; prior experience in excess & surplus lines underwriting is preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Knowledge of underwriting policies, practices and procedures, insurance law and underwriting marketing principles and techniques. Knowledge of rating plans and concepts. Knowledge of reinsurance concepts. Knowledge of general agency system and company operations. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing, inter‑personally with internal and external individuals and groups via telephone, video conference, fax, e‑mail and in person. Ability to analyze insurance risks to determine acceptability including policy language various commercial rating plans and methodologies, reinsurance. Ability to use/learn job related computer software.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.

Values

Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions

Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Limited travel out of state may be required. In-town entertaining required as necessary after normal business hours

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

We currently anticipate accepting applications until 10/28/2026. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro‑rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company‑paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.

Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at .
For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov)

Nationwide pays on a geographic‑specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part‑Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full‑time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full‑time schedule.

The national salary range for Sr Underwriter, Brokerage Casualty - E&S/Specialty : $68,000.00-$127,000.00

The expected starting salary range for Sr Underwriter, Brokerage Casualty - E&S/Specialty : $68,000.00 - $102,000.00