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. This Technical Director will focus on the Construction and Architects & Engineers industry segment(s), and can be hired in a remote/work-from-home (WFH) capacity or in one of our offices. Some limited travel is required, averaging 1x/month . Qualified candidates must have the following: Multi-Line Commercial Insurance underwriting experience (with authority) Construction industry segment experience Experience handling Middle Market and/or National Accounts The most ideal candidates will also possess any of the following: Loss-Sensitive experience An emphasis on Commercial construction vs. Residential Experience as a Technical Consultant or SME in the respective lines of business Prior leadership or coaching experience, whether formal or informal This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program. Job Description Summary Are you a proven Industry leader with strategic, creative and technical commercial product and underwriting skills? Do you have deep insights in specific commercial industry segments as well as industry competitors? Can you translate those insights into strategic and technical underwriting practices and partner with teams to implement the best practices? If you have these abilities, set strategic vision and a drive to achieve financial goals, then we want to hear from you! As a Technical Director, you will be the leader assigned to a specific industry, responsible for developing and recommending profit strategies with execution of underwriting standards. The Technical Director will be the subject matter expert as it pertains to the review of referrals, pricing strategy, growth and profitability of assigned industries. You will collaborate with Loss Control, Claims, Underwriting and practice leaders to ensure alignment to the strategic direction your assigned industries. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for assisting 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). Responsible for providing guidance, direction and authority on industry practice referrals. Maintains appropriate level of authority in providing technical assistance and support to underwriting teams across the country. Within assigned industry segment(s), 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. Regularly collaborates with Risk Management and Claims teams to learn about trends and insights while making recommendations in underwriting practice, capabilities or service offerings. Fosters a continuous learning and development culture. Educates the field underwriting teams through industry segment(s) specific knowledge, including insurance principles, industry trends and risk factors. Participates in broker visits and industry events to strengthen relationships and gain market insights. Completes underwriting quality reviews to confirm alignment with underwriting strategy and expectations for assigned industry segment(s). Typical Skills and Experiences: Education: Undergraduate studies preferably in business or a related field, graduate studies preferred. License/Certification/Designation: CPCU, ARM or other industry designations preferred. Experience: Typically, 10+ years of Middle Market and/or other related commercial lines underwriting experience to include extensive technical understanding of assigned industry segment(s). 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.

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