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About the Role

Individual contributor responsible for the overall management, business development, analysis and monitoring of a highly complex book of business. Recognized as a technical expert in an underwriting specialty. Under general management direction, works within broad limits of authority on assignments requiring a high degree of technical complexity and coordination. May have regional, industry segment or company-wide scope.

Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines
Works on highly complex underwriting risks employing diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability
Develops specialized endorsement language for highly complex risk
Determines appropriate pricing of complex risks for assigned book of business based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements and with little oversight needed from superiors
Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy
Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of highly complex risks underwritten; prepares and presents reports to management
Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community and makes field visits
Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships with large producers within the assigned territory to reach positive and profitable outcomes on complex, high-risk business
Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends
May participate in industry trade groups
Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters and assists in the development of underwriting training
Utilizes advanced functionality in relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities
Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations

Requirements

Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures
Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners
Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues
Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software
Demonstrated leadership skills

Skills

Technical expertise
Underwriting skill
Insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures
Communication
Negotiation
Presentation
Analytical skills
Problem solving
Project management
Microsoft Office Suite
Business-related software

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Professional designations preferred

Salary/Compensations

$72,000 to $141,000 annually

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals

About the Company

At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
CNA utilizes AI-enabled technology during the recruiting process.
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity

CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process.