Jessica Dowdy
Leader of Institutional Life Insurance @Nationwide Financial
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WORK HISTORY
Leader of Institutional Life Insurance @Nationwide Financial
Columbus, OH, US
I lead Nationwide’s Institutional Life Insurance business where we manufacture, sell and service life insurance solutions for businesses. We cover a variety of institutional needs, including succession planning, key employee retention, and supplemental retirement benefits.Delivered Record Growth: Drove premium growth that led Nationwide to the #1 Company Owned Life Insurance (COLI) and Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) positions while managing P&L with AUM expansion from $18.3B to $37.5BStrategic Partnership Leadership: Built and deepened critical external partnerships, resulting in 20%+ top-line sales growth while consistently exceeding bottom-line expectationsCross-Functional Strategy Execution: Developed, communicated, and executed complex IOLI (Institutionally Owned Life Insurance) strategy across multiple stakeholder groups and business functionsInnovation Leadership: Leveraged intermediary relationships to drive new product and process development, enhancing competitive positioningTechnology Leadership: Operation Delta and \"Make It Easy\" initiative – Nationwide\'s largest institutional life insurance technology project delivering on associate and customer feedback to create effortless experiences.Endorsements and recommendations received from my Connections were not solicited and they did not receive any form of compensation.
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT JESSICA DOWDY
I’m passionate about helping people, institutions and organizations achieve financial security through innovative solutions and extraordinary care. As the leader of Nationwide’s Institutional Life Insurance business, I believe success comes from a powerful combination: a trusted brand, competitive products, deep relationships with customers and partners, and a culture that develops and celebrates high-performing, caring associates.These pillars have enabled us to deliver industry-leading results in the corporate-owned and bank-owned life insurance space—through custom products, tailored service experiences, and an engaged team that truly makes a difference.Over the past 25+ years in financial services, I’ve had the privilege of leading teams focused on creating value for customers and partners, fostering talent, and giving back to the communities we serve.Beyond my role at Nationwide, I serve on the Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio and the Women’s Advisory Board for Finseca, an organization dedicated to financial security for all. I also volunteer as a teacher in my local church community.Let’s connect—I’d love to share ideas and learn from your experiences!
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