Technical Director, Middle Market Industry Segment - Commercial

About the role

At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. Location: Preferred location is Columbus, OH; however, this role is available to remote candidates as well.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of strategic long and short-range plans to drive profitable business opportunities within assigned Commercial Middle Market industry segment(s).
• Maintains appropriate level of authority in providing technical assistance and support to underwriting teams across the country.
• Serves as technical expert to provide technical underwriting consultation using office hours, new business roundtables and team huddles while fostering a collaborative environment.
• Advises the national field underwriting organization through effective risk selection, agent/broker relationships, portfolio management, mix of business, CAT exposure management, quality underwriting decisions and territory performance in line with business strategy.
• Collaborates with industry business leaders and field underwriting teams to establish and maintain underwriting guidelines, authority, appetite, underwriting standards while developing strategies for retention and new business.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory requirements and ensures adherence to underwriting standards.
• Monitors loss trends, regulatory changes, and emerging hazards for assigned industry segment(s) and assists in the implementation of continuous improvement strategies for stronger portfolio performance.
• Supports reinsurance placement and policy limits management.
• Fosters a continuous learning and development culture.
• Provides mentoring and coaching to the field underwriting teams.
• Assists in the development and co-facilitation of training, capabilities, or enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Participates in broker visits and industry events to strengthen relationships and gain market insights.
• Interacts with key brokers, agents, and clients to build strong relationships as part of the stewardship process.
• Assists in the creation of industry white papers to advance technical competency.
• Completes underwriting quality reviews to confirm alignment with underwriting strategy and expectations for assigned industry segment(s).

Requirements

Typically, 10+ years of Middle Market and/or other related commercial lines underwriting experience to include extensive technical understanding of assigned industry segment(s).

Comprehensive industry knowledge including underwriting, pricing, operations, producer management, competitive landscape and product development.

Demonstrated ability to drive for results. Strong industry underwriting acumen. Strong competency in strategic and organizational agility while fostering a collaborative underwriting environment. Proven communication, collaboration, relationship management, influencing skills, customer focus and conflict resolution skills.

Advanced level of industry underwriting expertise. Knowledge of commercial property & casualty products, finance and actuarial concepts; regulatory environment; reinsurance; account management. Strategic analyzing and problem solving of risks; decision making, courage; and innovation.

Qualifications

Undergraduate studies preferably in business or a related field, graduate studies preferred.

CPCU, ARM or other industry designations preferred.

Skills

Comprehensive industry knowledge including underwriting, pricing, operations, producer management, competitive landscape and product development.

Strategic analyzing and problem solving of risks; decision making, courage; and innovation.

Advanced level of industry underwriting expertise. Knowledge of commercial property & casualty products, finance and actuarial concepts; regulatory environment; reinsurance; account management.

Strong communication, collaboration, relationship management, influencing skills, customer focus and conflict resolution skills.

Benefits

Nationwide offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Eight hours of Lifetime paid time off
• Eight hours of Unity Day paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid pension plan
• Business casual attire

Additionally, Nationwide provides an array of other benefits including:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee resource groups
• Wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities

Note: The salary range for this role is $138,000.00-$243,000.00 with an expected starting salary range of $138,000.00 - $206,000.00. Nationwide also offers a competitive benefits package.