Senior Life Insurance Underwriter - REMOTE

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! 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. LI-remote

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. 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. 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.

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. 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. Travels to broker offices as required for training or marketing visits. Assists with development of marketing ideas and strategies for Underwriting events and other marketing campaigns.

Undergraduate studies preferred and/or equivalent work experience.

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

Knowledge of underwriting policies, practices and procedures, insurance law and underwriting marketing principles and techniques. 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.

Overtime Eligibility: Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Limited travel out of state may be required. We currently anticipate accepting applications until 10/28/2026. 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. 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 View phone number on aiapply.co.

For NY residents please review the following state law information: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. 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; 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.