Sr Specialist – Staff Underwriting – P&C – Small Commercial Technical Underwriting
| Company | Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Location | Des Moines, IA, USA, Remote in USA, Scottsdale, AZ, USA, Columbus, OH, USA |
| Salary | $70000 – $145500 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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).
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- License/Certification/Designation: Relevant professional designation such as CPCU helpful.