Actuarial Specialist, E&S Brokerage

Responsibilities

• In addition to the core responsibilities listed in the job posting, the Actuarial Associate will:
• Develop, enhance, and maintain pricing tools and portfolio views used by underwriters to evaluate complex individual‑risk brokerage submissions and larger account deals.
• Perform rate and profitability analyses by segment (e.g., construction, casualty, property), identifying trends in loss experience, rate adequacy, and mix of business to inform underwriting strategy and capital allocation.
• Work hands‑on with E&S data, combining actuarial rigor with judgment to propose pricing recommendations that balance our annual growth and profitability goals.
• Serve as a go‑to resource for ad‑hoc pricing and portfolio questions on the E&S Brokerage book, helping leadership respond quickly to market changes and broker feedback.
• Collaborating with various business partners (e.g., Underwriting, Finance, Product, etc.)
• Continues to develop deeper knowledge of actuarial methodologies, allowing the ability to source and manipulate more complex data within standard requirements.
• Conducts analyses that adhere to actuarial standards by selecting appropriate data sources and making assumptions to develop recommendations. Notes and suggests potential resolution to any unreasonable results and reports to leader.
• Accurately documents assumptions, methods, sources, and considerations in an organized fashion.
• Prepares and presents actuarial findings and documents that are suitable for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule to ensure timely completion of individual tasks and group projects. Notifies leadership anticipating of any possible missed deadlines and possible impact.
• Performs peer reviews to increase collaboration, ensure quality work, and drive innovation.
• Continues to develop business

Requirements

• Property & casualty actuarial experience (generally 3+ years) in pricing function; experience with E&S, wholesale brokerage, individual loss rating, construction, or casualty/liability is a plus.
• ACAS credential, with demonstrated commitment to continued credential advancement.
• Technical proficiency with Excel and at least one programming or statistical tool commonly used in actuarial work (e.g., SQL, R, Python, or similar); experience building or maintaining pricing tools, dashboards, Databricks jobs, or models is highly valued.
• Strong business partnering skills: comfortable working directly with underwriters, finance, and leadership; asking insightful questions and constructively challenging assumptions as needed.
• This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.
• This position can be staffed remotely for potential applicants with critical industry skills and relevant experience.
• Considering candidates at Specialist and Consultant levels
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• Job Description Summary
• Our Property and Casualty (P&C) Actuarial team members have opportunities to use state-of-the-art tools, are encouraged to innovate and learn to master actuarial methodologies. If this sounds like a place you could thrive, then we want to know more about you!
• As an Actuarial Specialist, you'll gain a more thorough knowledge of our actuarial functions for our P&C products. You'll also perform increasingly complex mathematical and quantitative actuarial analyses that are crucial to the success of Nationwide and the protection we provide to our customers.
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Benefits

Additional Information

As a team member in Finance at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, the opportunities are endless! Let Nationwide help create your career journey! 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. Actuarial Specialist, E&S Brokerage Pricing The Excess & Surplus (E&S) Brokerage team provides specialized insurance solutions for complex, hard‑to‑place risks that fall outside the standard market. This segment is unique, serving wholesale brokers and focusing on tailored coverage for larger, more complex primary and excess accounts across various industries. Our pricing team is a strategic partner to Underwriting and Finance, helping transform E&S Brokerage into a more disciplined, data‑driven planning unit known for its consistent appetite, thoughtful use of capacity, and strong portfolio performance over time.

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