Sr Underwriter, Contract Underwriting - E&S/Specialty (P&C Contract Binding)

Nationwide; Hyde Park Township (IL); Remote; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide is looking for a Senior Underwriter specializing in E&S/Specialty lines to join their Property and Casualty team. This role involves critical decision-making in risk assessment, flexible remote work, and building relationships with agents. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and knowledge in underwriting policies and market conditions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• At least four years of related experience, with two years in excess & surplus lines preferred.
• Strong knowledge of underwriting policies, reinsurance, and market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing individual risks and determining acceptability, pricing, and coverage terms.
• Achieving production and loss ratio goals through effective broker and territory management.
• Analyzing premium and loss results, ensuring policy compliance, and handling policy maintenance.

Skills

Analytical

Risk Assessment

Broker Management

Relationship Building

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Completion of CPCU, CIC, ARM

Job description

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We are seeking a dedicated and analytical Senior Underwriter to join Nationwide's Property and Casualty team, specializing in E&S/Specialty lines. This role offers the flexibility of remote work within the contiguous US and involves critical decision-making in risk assessment and insurance solutions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing individual risks and determining acceptability, pricing, and coverage terms.
• Achieving production and loss ratio goals through effective broker and territory management.
• Analyzing premium and loss results, ensuring policy compliance, and handling policy maintenance.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with agents and reinsurers.
• Marketing Nationwide products and developing new business strategies.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Completion of relevant insurance courses (e.g., CPCU, CIC, ARM) is a plus.
• At least four years of related experience, with two years in excess & surplus lines preferred.
• Strong knowledge of underwriting policies, reinsurance, and market conditions.

Additional Details:

• Reporting to the Underwriting Manager.
• Normal office environment with some travel required.
• Competitive salary range: $64,000 - $96,000, with a national range of $57,500 - $118,500.
• Comprehensive benefits package available.

We encourage early applications as the posting may close before the deadline of 05/23/2025. Join Nationwide and be part of a diverse, inclusive team committed to protecting what matters most.