Territory Production Underwriter - Middle Market Construction Insurance

Nationwide; California; Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide is seeking a production underwriter for its Property and Casualty team. This remote role includes travel to key agency relationships within the assigned territory, with territory TBD, likely Southern California.

Ideally based in or near the territory. The candidate should have commercial middle market expertise and construction-insurance experience, with established agency relationships considered a strong plus.

Qualifications

• Strong preference for commercial middle market expertise.
• Construction-specific insurance industry experience is ideal.
• Existing relationships with agency partner firms is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitors market conditions, competitive landscape, and confirms information gathered within market space.
• Researches risk, environment and other factors necessary to win the account.
• Analyzes quality and quantity of risks underwritten and prepares reports; reviews agency books of business and profitability trends.
• Analyzes regional underwriting performance and proposes plans to resolve issues at territory level.
• Quotes, prices and underwrites new and renewal policies, including complex or service-sensitive accounts.
• Manages workflow and large, complex underwriting work to meet service level agreements.
• Drives agency business planning to deliver detailed performance plans with actions and checkpoints.
• Markets Nationwide products and services to help drive agency and company results.

Skills

Commercial middle market

Agency relationships

Construction insurance

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 is a remote/work-from-home (WFH) production underwriting role that includes travel to key agency relationships within the assigned territory.

Territory: TBD, but likely Southern CaliforniaPreferably, this individual will be based in or close to their respective territory.

Additionally:

• Strong preference for commercial middle market expertise
• Construction-specific insurance industry experience is ideal
• Existing relationships with agency partner firms is highly desirable

Los Angeles, CA applicants:

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law.

Los Angeles County, CA applicants:

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applications with arrest or conviction records. Per the Violent Crime Control and Enforcement Act of 1994, 18 U.S.C. §§1033-1034, Nationwide may not employ anyone with a conviction for a felony involving dishonesty or breach of trust in the business of insurance.

San Francisco, CA applicants:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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 Description Summary

On our team, we look for that rare professional who is both analytical and a relationship-builder. Those who can combine those talents with their entrepreneurial drive and own and manage their territory can thrive and grow with us. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we want to hear from you!

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitors market conditions, competitive landscape, and confirms information gathered within market space. Researches risk, environment and other factors necessary to win the account.
• Analyzes quality and quantity of risks underwritten and prepares reports. May review agency books of business as well as profit/growth results and trends to recommend and implement action plans. Analyzes regional underwriting performance experience, identifies problems on a territory level and proposes plans to resolve those situations.
• Achieves production, profitability and service objectives. Quotes, prices and underwrites new and renewal policies and endorsements, primarily for complex or service sensitive accounts. Monitors risk selection and pricing decisions for entire agency plant. Decisions require review of multiple variables, using agency relationships, inspection reports and evaluation of exceptions. Reviews for acceptability and handles those within authority, aligned with underwriting guidelines and standards.
• Manages workflow and intricacies of underwriting assigned work using company tools and systems. Ensures file handling quality and workflow efficiency. Manages large, complex work and coordinates work with others to meet service level agreements.
• Drives robust agency business planning to deliver detailed performance plans with actions, accountabilities and scheduled performance checkpoints. Ensures strong territorial objectives to maximize profit and pipeline management. Proactively finds opportunities for all lines of business and refers to appropriate business leaders. Plans and coordinates the efforts of the team on new business, renewals, service plans, etc. Identifies prospects and recommends new agency appointments.
• Markets Nationwide products and services to help drive agency and company results, including all products that may improve offering