Underwriter, Brokerage Management Liability - E&S​/Specialty; Public D&O

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.

Hybrid position in New York City - typically two days a week in office. This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program. #LI-DNI

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 know more about you!

Scottsdale-Freedom Specialty

• Under technical direction, assesses a company's risk profile and determines/negotiates the appropriate pricing, coverage, terms and conditions by analyzing a company's financial documents and other information.
• Including, but not limited to the company's viability, issues, governance, regulatory environment, and experience.
• Achieves team production and loss ratio goals within assigned territory by reviewing and analyzing claims, loss history and taking appropriate action on individual accounts.
• The underwriter works independently developing recommendations and applying judgment based on the financial analysis.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with brokers in order to generate premium dollars and profitably.
• Territory assignments somewhat complex in nature concerning coverage and agent/broker/ relationships.
• May assist with the research, development and presentation of new programs, forms and manuals.

Undergraduate studies with focus in finance, accounting, economics, and/or risk management. Degree preferred.

Typically 1 or more years related experience as a D&O and/or E&O Underwriter. Previous business or finance experience helpful.

• General knowledge of lines underwriting policies, practices and procedures, insurance law and underwriting marketing principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of financial documents, financial analysis, investments, market conditions essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing, interpersonally with individuals at various levels and groups via telephone, fax, e‑mail and in person.
• Demonstrates effective negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze insurance risks to determine acceptability including policy language, various commercial rating plans and methodologies, reinsurance.
• Ability to apply/learn job related computer software.
• Ability to devise business solutions to problems, implements the most appropriate, and monitor its effectiveness.
• Ability to make decisions with supervision.
• Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Reports to Director/AVP

Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Not Eligible (Exempt)

Normal office environment. Ability to travel locally and overnight for client meetings as needed.

• 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

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