Leader, Property Programs - Excess & Surplus and Specialty

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.

Please Note: This position is open to working remotely in the United States for suitable candidates. 

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Job Description Summary

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 know more about you!

As the Leader, you will be responsible for the review, monitoring and management of programs written in this area, working with and through program managers. You’ll develop and attract new opportunities, further enhancing department product offerings. You will be accountable for underwriting guidelines, rates, forms and procedures, oftentimes unique to specific programs. You’ll influence relationships with program managers, agents, brokers and other customers. You will establish, develop and initiate all underwriting procedures as well as authority levels for program managers as well as company underwriting personnel. You’ll approve accounts which exceed underwriting staff’s authority, whether due to level of complexity, premium, class of business or coverage provided.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the administration of the profitable operation of the Property programs. Accountable for the selection of new business opportunities and the initial development and review of the potential program/product. Develops, implements and monitors underwriting guidelines to enable profitable growth contributing to corporate net operating income. Work collaboratively across all divisions and functions within the company to achieve business plans and avoid brand conflict in the market. Establishes strategic business plans and makes recommendations to the Senior Vice President.

• Build and sustain strong and productive customer relationships with all company production sources, including program managers, brokers, general agents and reinsurers.

• Provides leadership to staff of leaders and underwriting associates. Recruits and develops key talent, leads change, communicates vision and goals, promotes workforce diversity, obtains results while generating a high level of associate engagement. Consistently demonstrates the executive competencies in support of the delivery of business objectives.

• Applies business knowledge to leverage industry trends, product innovation, technical advancements and assesses federal and state regulatory impacts.

• Prepares, administers and monitors premium and loss ratio goals, budgetary objectives and forecasts through the use of key financial performance indicators to measure business performance.

Performs other duties as assigned. 

Reports to:  Programs SVP.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: High school diploma or GED required. College degree preferred.

License/Certification/Designation: CPCU, RPLU, ASLI and other various specific technical seminars/instruction preferred.

Experience: 8-10 years managerial experience in Excess and Surplus lines or Specialty marketplace preferred. Knowledge of the E&S lines and specialty marketplace, general agency and program manager distribution system. Experience in placement and administration of reinsurance on a treaty basis as well as facultative placements. Experience in negotiations, influencing and leading, maintaining relationships, building effective teams, and driving results. Technical skills as well as interpersonal savvy, problem solving and strategic thinking.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:  Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to develop a plan and execute. Excellent verbal and written skills, strong negotiation skills with significant experience negotiating contracts and contract language with program managers and reinsurers. Skilled at building relationships and working with the wholesale distribution system.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.

Values:  Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values and Guiding Behaviors.

Job Conditions

Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment.  Some travel may be required.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job.  Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

We currently anticipate accepting applications until 03/24/2025. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.

Benefits

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. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.

Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. 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 888-944-2247.

For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdf

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; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range.

The national salary range for Sr AVP, Property Programs - E&S/Specialty : $164,000.00-$322,000.00

The expected starting salary range for Sr AVP, Property Programs - E&S/Specialty : $172,000.00 - $287,000.00

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