Nationwide
Specialist, Underwriting Middle Market - Commercial Lines (Human Services & Non-
Nationwide, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
Overview
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Specialist, Underwriting Middle Market – Commercial Lines (Human Services & Non‑Profit) . This role handles commercial underwriting for Human Services & Non‑Profit lines, providing technical direction and account expertise to underwriting staff.
Key Responsibilities
Gather information from multiple sources to perform underwriting analysis; research issues and participate in committees or special projects.
Underwrite new business, renewals and endorsements within granted authority, reviewing acceptability and applying company guidelines.
Manage larger, complex work, including referral underwriting and portfolio analysis, ensuring file handling quality and workflow efficiency.
Plan assignment completion to meet timelines and service level agreements, providing operational feedback.
Proactively identify business development opportunities and resolve issues by consulting with agents and internal partners.
Communicate with agents and partners, providing requested information and resolving escalated underwriting issues.
Educate partners on underwriting process and train less experienced staff, leading training development as a subject matter expert.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
Typically six years of commercial lines underwriting experience; middle market experience preferred.
Commercial underwriting policy, practices and procedures knowledge; rating plans and plan concepts understanding.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to evaluate and recommend solutions to work‑related problems.
Ability to analyze insurance risks, operate PC and related software, and advise agents and agency staff on commercial contracts.
Preferred designations: completion of INS, AU or similar designations with progress toward CIC and/or CPCU.
Employment Details Location:
West Des Moines, IA (Des Moines Metropolitan Area)
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Seniority Level:
Mid‑Senior level
Industry:
Insurance
Job Function:
Finance and Sales
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Specialist, Underwriting Middle Market – Commercial Lines (Human Services & Non‑Profit) . This role handles commercial underwriting for Human Services & Non‑Profit lines, providing technical direction and account expertise to underwriting staff.
Key Responsibilities
Gather information from multiple sources to perform underwriting analysis; research issues and participate in committees or special projects.
Underwrite new business, renewals and endorsements within granted authority, reviewing acceptability and applying company guidelines.
Manage larger, complex work, including referral underwriting and portfolio analysis, ensuring file handling quality and workflow efficiency.
Plan assignment completion to meet timelines and service level agreements, providing operational feedback.
Proactively identify business development opportunities and resolve issues by consulting with agents and internal partners.
Communicate with agents and partners, providing requested information and resolving escalated underwriting issues.
Educate partners on underwriting process and train less experienced staff, leading training development as a subject matter expert.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
Typically six years of commercial lines underwriting experience; middle market experience preferred.
Commercial underwriting policy, practices and procedures knowledge; rating plans and plan concepts understanding.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to evaluate and recommend solutions to work‑related problems.
Ability to analyze insurance risks, operate PC and related software, and advise agents and agency staff on commercial contracts.
Preferred designations: completion of INS, AU or similar designations with progress toward CIC and/or CPCU.
Employment Details Location:
West Des Moines, IA (Des Moines Metropolitan Area)
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Seniority Level:
Mid‑Senior level
Industry:
Insurance
Job Function:
Finance and Sales
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