Sr Specialist, Staff Underwriting - P&C (Small Commercial Technical Underwriting)

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 opening is within the Small Commercial National Technical Underwriting unit.  It can be filled in a remote/work-from-home (WFH) capacity or in one of our offices.

Anticipated key responsibilities expected of this role, in addition to the overall scope described in the corporate job profile:

• Partners with Technical Consultants and Directors on project execution, providing coordination, documentation, and administrative support to help drive initiative success.
• Collaborates with the Automation Team to ensure project alignment and cohesion between technical and automation functions, leveraging data analytics tools to support various projects and initiatives.
• Assisting with the ongoing management of Knowledge Advanced, including content updates and supporting the transition to the P&C Knowledge Center (PCKC).
• Supports the maintenance of Handling Procedure documentation in collaboration with the Automation team to ensure accuracy and alignment with operational standards.  integration across digital workflows, promoting consistency and efficiency.
• Contributes to underwriter development by sharing insights, surfacing best practices, and supporting upskilling efforts.
• Supporting external-facing appetite initiatives, including updates and maintenance of platforms such as Ask Kodiak and the Commercial Appetite Directory (CAD).

Candidates should possess the below core skills:  

• Technical Commercial Underwriting expertise: Demonstrates deep knowledge of commercial underwriting principles and practices necessary to perform role-specific responsibilities effectively.
• PolicyCenter: Well-versed in PolicyCenter.
• Regulatory/Guidelines: Experience in regulatory requirements in Commercial Underwriting and creation of Underwriting guidelines.
• Project Management: Possesses the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage tasks effectively to support the successful execution of projects and initiatives
• Innovation/Problem Solver: Applies creative thinking and embraces emerging technologies to develop effective solutions that enhance processes, improve efficiency, and deliver measurable business value.
• Strategic Foresight: Anticipates industry trends and evolving customer needs to inform long-term planning, identify growth opportunities, and shape future-focused strategies.
• Communication: Clearly articulates information and adapts messaging to diverse audiences to ensure mutual understanding and effective collaboration.
• Professionalism: Consistently demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a high standard of conduct in all interactions, fostering trust and credibility across teams and stakeholders.
• Data proficiency: Leverages tools such as Power BI and PowerApps to analyze data, automate workflows, and deliver actionable insights that support decision-making.
• Resiliency & Agility: Thrives in ambiguity, adapts to shifting priorities, and remains effective under pressure while navigating unexpected challenges.

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

Developing the underwriting strategy and ensuring it meets our risk appetite is essential to Nationwide's profitability and overall success. Our team utilizes our analysis and problem solving skills to enable solutions that drive underwriting efficiency and streamlined approaches. If you are a creative problem solver, have strategic agility, and are an excellent communicator, we want to know more about you!

As a Senior Specialist, you'll conduct research and provide input into the development, revision and interpretation of underwriting policies, standards and practices. We'll count on you to participate in development and improvement of products, with emphasis on growth and profitability and help coordinate efforts between home office and field operations.

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