Sr Consultant, Underwriting Practice - Middle Market
Nationwide
Full time
Accounting and Finance
United States
Hiring from: United States
If you’re passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them, 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 are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care
This is a senior-level individual contributor role on our Middle Market Underwriting Strategy team. This person in this role can work remotely or in a hybrid environment if near an office
The following skills and experience are needed for this Sr Consultant, Underwriting Practice – Middle Market position
Compensation Grade: H3
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Job Description Summary
While data and technical acumen are important, we focus equally on helping others learn and succeed when writing and retaining business. If you are both strategic and can dig into the details, love being involved in high-profile, impactful projects where teamwork is key, and can bring excellent decision-making skills to underwriting middle market business, we want to know more about you!
As a Senior Consultant, you'll develop and recommend underwriting policies, procedures and standards to be implemented in Middle Market. You'll have a specialty practice designation, e.g., construction, specialty care or a property or casualty designation. We'll count on you to provide advice and counsel on specific risks/accounts, policy forms, underwriting appetite and guidelines, technical training initiatives, underwriting projects and agency relationships
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
May perform other responsibilities as assigned
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Underwriting Practice Director, Middle Market National Underwriting; may be responsible for direct and indirect reports
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Undergraduate studies in business, or other related subject area, plus advanced studies preferred
License/Certification/Designation: CPCU, ARM or other industry designation or equivalent preferred
Experience: Typically, more than 10 years of commercial lines underwriting experience, including at least five years of middle market experience in area of specialty, e.g., property, casualty, construction, specialty care
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Strong underwriting and insurance industry acuity and overall business savvy. Exposure/experience in both field and staff operations preferred. Detailed knowledge of products/forms, underwriting policies and procedures and standard methodologies. Proven knowledge of financials, trend analysis and competitor data to assist in effective territory/book management and counsel of assigned field team. Strong communication, collaboration, relationship management and influencing skills to effectively interact with all levels of the field team, including upper management. Additional key skills include: proven excellence in decision quality, problem solving and strategic abilities. Has strong ability to drive for results and deal with ambiguity. Customer focus and conflict resolution skills are also essential
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 Human Resources Business Partner
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)
Working Conditions: Normal office environment or work from home; some travel may be required. Must have a valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record in accordance with Nationwide standards
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 05/10/2024. 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. To learn more about the benefits we offer,
click here
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 888-944-2247
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
The national salary range for Sr Consultant, Underwriting Practice - Middle Market : $107,000.00-$207,000.00
The expected starting salary range for Sr Consultant, Underwriting Practice - Middle Market : $116,000.00 - $176,000.00
This is a senior-level individual contributor role on our Middle Market Underwriting Strategy team. This person in this role can work remotely or in a hybrid environment if near an office
The following skills and experience are needed for this Sr Consultant, Underwriting Practice – Middle Market position
Strong technical underwriting knowledge and expertise with the following lines of business – Property, General Liability, Automobile, Umbrella and Workers’ Compensation (non-standard lines, such as Cyber, Professional Liability - E&O/D&O, Environmental Liability and Abuse or Molestation a bonus)
Strong Middle Market experience, specifically within the following industries: Manufacturing & Distribution (Wholesale); Retail; Real Estate; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Finance & Insurance; Accommodation & Food Service
Transformational project leadership experience, including prior experience building out and/or managing industry practices and programs
An ability to understand and champion high level strategic priorities, while also being able to identify, develop and implement the more detailed tactics needed to execute the strategy (including appetite clarity, product enablement, training, data analysis and portfolio management)
Strong emotional intelligence skills – awareness of self and others; welcomes coaching and feedback – sees it as an opportunity for personal and professional growth
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to stay focused on the relevant topic, adapt to the audience and balance high level critical points with providing the right level of detail as needed
An ability to work and thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment (with continuously evolving needs and priorities)
The ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet or exceed deliverable timelines and work independently with minimal direction
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word – with a strong emphasis on Excel skills (VBA experience a bonus); capable of extensive data management and analysis; able to take complex data and distill it into manageable insights and recommendations
A solution-oriented mindset – sees problems and challenges as opportunities for improvement and growth as opposed to insurmountable roadblocks
Passionate and purpose-driven – is excited about their work and believes it makes a positive impact on the organization
An enthusiastic, personable, helpful and collaborative nature is essential
Engagement with continuous learning and improvement is highly valued
Compensation Grade: H3
#LI-TH1
Job Description Summary
While data and technical acumen are important, we focus equally on helping others learn and succeed when writing and retaining business. If you are both strategic and can dig into the details, love being involved in high-profile, impactful projects where teamwork is key, and can bring excellent decision-making skills to underwriting middle market business, we want to know more about you!
As a Senior Consultant, you'll develop and recommend underwriting policies, procedures and standards to be implemented in Middle Market. You'll have a specialty practice designation, e.g., construction, specialty care or a property or casualty designation. We'll count on you to provide advice and counsel on specific risks/accounts, policy forms, underwriting appetite and guidelines, technical training initiatives, underwriting projects and agency relationships
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Provides highly technical underwriting perspective to assigned field teams. Assesses underwriting opportunities and make consultative recommendations. Consults with field staff on new or highly specialized concepts, business or practice opportunities. This may involve assessment of the opportunity, risk exposure and decision to accept/reject business
Provides technical evaluation and recommended action for risks submitted by field organization. Makes final recommendation relative to highly specialized/niche underwriting opportunities that are advanced from the field practices. Coaches and prepares field team for negotiations with agents and customers
Maintains competitive intelligence to consult and mentor field team on writing and retaining profitable business. Consults and coaches on account stewardship as needed
Assists assigned field management team with book/portfolio management issues and execution
Leads research to develop/implement underwriting initiatives and makes recommendations for new products (e.g. forms/endorsements) to meet market needs. Works with Commercial Lines Product and Performance organization in development of any new products. Anticipates, understands and addresses the impact that any underwriting projects and initiatives have on other teams (e.g. Product, Loss Control, AUs etc.)
Coaches, mentors, trains and develops underwriting expertise of field Territory Managers and Underwriters
Develops, maintains and utilizes key business relationships with Quality, Loss Control, Premium Audit, Claim/CBC team members as well as field leaders to strengthen overall underwriting acumen of middle market business
May perform other responsibilities as assigned
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Underwriting Practice Director, Middle Market National Underwriting; may be responsible for direct and indirect reports
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Undergraduate studies in business, or other related subject area, plus advanced studies preferred
License/Certification/Designation: CPCU, ARM or other industry designation or equivalent preferred
Experience: Typically, more than 10 years of commercial lines underwriting experience, including at least five years of middle market experience in area of specialty, e.g., property, casualty, construction, specialty care
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Strong underwriting and insurance industry acuity and overall business savvy. Exposure/experience in both field and staff operations preferred. Detailed knowledge of products/forms, underwriting policies and procedures and standard methodologies. Proven knowledge of financials, trend analysis and competitor data to assist in effective territory/book management and counsel of assigned field team. Strong communication, collaboration, relationship management and influencing skills to effectively interact with all levels of the field team, including upper management. Additional key skills include: proven excellence in decision quality, problem solving and strategic abilities. Has strong ability to drive for results and deal with ambiguity. Customer focus and conflict resolution skills are also essential
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 Human Resources Business Partner
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)
Working Conditions: Normal office environment or work from home; some travel may be required. Must have a valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record in accordance with Nationwide standards
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 05/10/2024. 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. To learn more about the benefits we offer,
click here
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 888-944-2247
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
The national salary range for Sr Consultant, Underwriting Practice - Middle Market : $107,000.00-$207,000.00
The expected starting salary range for Sr Consultant, Underwriting Practice - Middle Market : $116,000.00 - $176,000.00
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