Nationwide · 5 hours ago
Technical Director, Underwriting - P&C (Commercial Auto - Underwriting Center of Excellence)
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Responsibilities
Leads the development of strategy and direction for the assigned product(s). Leads key initiatives to address the product strategy and profitability objectives. Reinforces understanding, communication and execution of product/underwriting strategy.
Provides technical assistance and support to state/regional underwriting and services leadership. Maintains relationships with new entities, access points and distribution channels that need the support and expertise of product/underwriting staff operations.
Manages projects for assigned profitability initiatives. Ensures that each area within the function is following the formal project management process for those projects designated as high priority.
Serves on various committees, project teams and industry boards as assigned.
Ensures product functional audits, training, vendor selection and management, employee career enhancement, competitive monitoring, systems, and liaison to other business units.
Identifies market trends, publishing insights, and understanding the market dynamics for the area of responsibility. Includes responsibility for defining performance indicators, account segmentation and identification of key account characteristics that drive performance.
Sets and administers levels of authority for company on assigned line of business.
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Required
Bachelor's degree or post-graduate studies preferred.
Typically, 10 years of property and casualty (personal and/or commercial) lines underwriting, including at least five years of management experience.
Proven knowledge of property/casualty products, insurance company operations, field and staff functions, industry trends, and project management.
Demonstrated decision-making and strategic abilities.
Demonstrated ability to drive for results, deal with ambiguity, communicate with upper management, and conceptualize strategic objectives.
Ability to lead staff, committees and project participants in all aspects of product/underwriting activities.
Preferred
Familiarity with both standard commercial lines and excess and surplus lines is preferred.
Exposure to both field and staff office operations preferred.
Relevant professional designation such as CPCU highly desirable.
Benefits
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
Company
Nationwide
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States.
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