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About the Role

At CNA, we foster a culture where employees feel valued and are part of something important, ensuring their abilities are fully utilized. This role involves underwriting risks within a book of business under technical direction, handling complex assignments within specific authority limits.

Responsibilities

Reviews applications and financial requirements for risks requiring complex underwriting skills.
Determines acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards.
Determines the need for additional evidence of insurability and appropriate strategy.
Determines appropriate pricing based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements.
Prepares quotes and answers questions from agencies, policyholders or other external contacts.
Escalates issues to management along with proposed solutions as necessary.
Negotiates with agents to reach positive and profitable outcomes.
Notifies agencies of adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations.
Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of risks underwritten and prepares reports for management review.
Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community and makes field visits.
Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships.
Provides guidance and assistance to other underwriters and to other functional areas, particularly when related to cross-sell opportunities.
Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends and freely shares information with others.
Utilizes advanced functionality in relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities.
Works with more senior underwriters or management on risks exceeding authority level or requiring special handling.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of underwriting and insurance industry theories and practices.
Demonstrated high level of technical expertise and product specific knowledge.
Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
Ability to work independently.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and to make critical business decisions effectively.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software.
Demonstrated leadership skills.

Skills

Underwriting
Insurance industry knowledge
Technical expertise
Product specific knowledge
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Negotiation skills
Analytical skills
Problem solving skills
Independent judgment
Business decision making
Microsoft Office Suite
Leadership skills

Location

District of Columbia
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Illinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
New York
Washington

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years underwriting experience
3-10+ years related experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Professional designations preferred

Salary/Compensations

$54,000 to $103,000 annually

Benefits

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

About the Company

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

To request an accommodation, please contact leaveadministration@cna.com