If you’re passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, 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 and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. This opening can be filled in a remote/work-from-home (WFH) capacity or in one of our offices. Ideally, work hours will align to Eastern or Central time zones. The Property Pricing Sophistication Consultant is responsible for facilitating the smooth implementation of rating enhancements and shaping the next generation of rating capabilities for Homeowners, Tenants, and Condominium products. This role leads the full segmentation lifecycle - research, analysis, build, implementation, and monitoring - while partnering closely with Actuarial, State Management, Underwriting, IT, and Delivery. Core activities include: - Deploy class plans across all states, including prioritization, funding, scheduling, identifying state variances, and managing interactions related to filings and DOI approvals. - Drive the next iteration of the Precision Plus Homeowners rating plan by coordinating end‑to‑end segmentation lifecycle activities such as competitive analysis, scoping, modeling, funding, implementation, and performance monitoring. - Serve as the primary business contact and SME for rating plan elements, collaborating across teams on filing objections, product inquiries, process considerations, and impacts to the customer and agent experience. Required skills & experience: - Personal Lines Insurance experience - Experience from within P&C Product Management, Product Development, Actuarial/Pricing, or Underwriting - Ability to lead working groups and manage complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders Desired skills & experience: - Experience with Homeowners, Tenants, and Condominium rating and product features - Knowledge of rate filings, regulatory processes, and DOI interactions - Background in competitive analysis and rating segmentation strategies - High-level understanding of how rating factors are developed by actuarial and modeling teams This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program. #LI-MS1 #LI-REMOTE Job Description Summary Our work is essential to helping Nationwide build future capability to serve customer needs. Keeping existing products relevant and marketable and building new products takes research, critical thinking, practicality and collaboration. If you enjoy gathering input and information, working independently and on a team and creating innovative solutions for customers, we want to know more about you! As a Consultant, you'll develop new personal or commercial insurance products and make enhancements to existing products. Your work will include designing, leading and implementing all aspects of project work plans, including planning, communication, execution and completion. Your work will focus on driving assigned product growth and profitability. You'll typically have responsibility for a single product line, e.g., standard auto, power sports, property or commercial. You'll have opportunities to work with many areas across the organization regarding product and pricing features. Job Description Key Responsibilities: - Leads new business development and implementation projects. Provides leadership to all functional areas related to product design and management. Makes recommendations based on in-depth functional knowledge and opportunities for improvement. - Develops and implements strategic business rules that support business requirements. Reviews pricing, design features and associated processes. Partners with underwriting to develop standards and guidelines. - Develops and drives key initiatives related to growth and profitability. Manages strategies related to multiple product growth and profitability objectives. Coordinates product strategy with sales, agency management, field product and marketing. - Develops and controls timelines, including regularly re-assessing risks, throughout project life. Revises project plans on an ongoing basis to maintain alignment with other projects and/or business strategy. - Leads the process of analyzing market information on competitors. Proactively identifies product opportunities. - Leads the coordination, development and implementation of new product training. - Responsible for internal and external resource management, budgeting and cost containment. - Provides market analysis tools and global data to the regions. Completes a national product analysis regarding performance, financial results, profitability, business mix and competition. Designs forecasting models and functions as a technical specialist on product issues. Communicates financial objectives and results. - Guides the exploration, sponsoring and evaluation process of new product performance tools and technology enhancements. Accountable for the quality and effectiveness of rate change and system improvement implementations. Coordinates process change improvements. May provide input to appropriate functional areas to develop business specifications. - Leads the rate review, filing and communication process for new development initiatives. Coordinates product recommended implementations. Initiates action plans to improve and/or maintain product performance. Ensures underwriting guidelines align with rate plan changes and corporate strategy. - Designs and implements state level product strategy and communication plans throughout the organization. Assures effective communication to appropriate product leaders and functional areas of the organization. - Proactively seeks out opportunities to interact with other business partners while developing cross functional knowledge in claims, sales, marketing, pricing, operations, underwriting and finance. Acts as a mentor to business partners. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Director/Officer. May have direct or indirect reports. Typical Skills and Experiences: Education: Undergraduate studies in insurance, actuarial science, mathematics, risk management, product management, finance, business administration or related field. Masters’ of Business Administration degree preferred. License/Certification/Designation: Insurance licenses or designations such as CPCU, ACAS, ARM, FLMI, NASD, Project Management Certification preferred. Experience: Six years of experience in personal/commercial lines insurance, financial services, marketing or communications including two years previous product management experience. Managerial experience, including facilitation, resolution, delegation and mentoring preferred. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: In-depth knowledge of property and casualty insurance product, analytical tools, telematics, core business functions, underwriting policies and practices, performance measurement techniques, and systems required. Knowledge of related pricing, marketing, insurance models/contracts, and financial analysis vital. Project management concepts and techniques; solid understanding of business terminology; business systems and data processing policies, practices and procedures. Knowledge of business-related systems concepts and requirements preferred. Excellent relationship building skills. Outstanding project management skills such as organization and planning, interaction, leadership and motivational techniques. Strong negotiation skills and data quality/integrity problem solving skills. Decision making skills for problem identification and selection of alternatives. Verbal and written communication skills at all levels for technical personnel and customer contact. Technical report preparation and formal presentation skills. Operates effectively in an environment of goals, targeted dates and high workloads. Adjusts schedule or work hours to meet changes in priorities. 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 Human Resources Business Partner. Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values. Job Conditions: Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible) Working Conditions: Normal office environment; extended and/or non-standard work hours based on project and service delivery needs. Travel as needed. 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 to perform a somewhat different combination of duties. We currently anticipate accepting applications until 05/03/2026. 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 NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means. 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. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule. The national salary range for Consultant, Product Development - P&C : $97,000.00-$180,000.00 The expected starting salary range for Consultant, Product Development - P&C : $97,000.00 - $145,000.00