Underwriting Specialist overseeing underwriting risks for Small Commercial Business Unit. Managing portfolio and relationships to drive successful business outcomes across various insurance products.
Responsibilities
Responsible for underwriting risks in our Small Commercial Business Unit.
Reviews applications and financial requirements to determine acceptability of risk in accordance with CNA’s underwriting guidelines.
Prices risk based on underwriting analysis using pricing components and rating methodology.
Manages assigned portfolio to achieve gross written premium, profitability, rate, retention, product mix and new business goals.
Drives effective internal and external relationship management and customer activities to facilitate negotiation and secure commitment with the customer.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Professional designations preferred.
Typically, a minimum of three to five years of underwriting experience.
Advanced knowledge of underwriting and P&C insurance industry theories and practices.
Ability to work efficiently in a high paced environment where hard work is rewarded.
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 both independently and collaborate with others.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software.
Benefits
comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals
Senior National Accounts Underwriting Consultant evaluating and pricing group disability and life insurance for 2,000+ lives. Requires 7+ years of experience in group underwriting and strong analytical skills.
Assistant Director managing underwriting operations for individual insurance at iA Financial Group. Leading teams and optimizing practices to ensure high - quality decision - making aligned with organizational standards.
Senior Consultant working for PPI providing advanced underwriting support to advisors on complex cases. Responsible for managing underwriting processes and ensuring optimal outcomes.
Underwriting Associate managing risk for renewal and new business within limited authority. Collaborating with Underwriters and maintaining branch and broker relationships in the National Accounts Property, Risk Management team.
Director of Underwriting Strategy at Manulife, supporting implementation of underwriting strategic initiatives and driving employee engagement. Collaborating with the leadership teams and presenting results to key stakeholders.
Underwriting Assistant providing administrative and operational support to underwriters in commercial insurance sector. Collaborating to enhance underwriting practices and efficiency within the team.
Underwriting Assistant offering administrative and operational support to underwriters in a commercial insurance firm. Contributing to team efficiency while developing underwriting knowledge.
Underwriting Assistant supporting High - Net - Worth underwriting at Ecclesiastical Insurance UK. Managing service delivery, data input, and internal relationships while working in a hybrid environment.
Underwriting Assistant supporting the underwriting team with data entry and submissions processing. Working in a collaborative environment to ensure compliance and assist with administrative tasks.
Senior Underwriting Developer supporting a 12 - month project to update underwriting manual at Pacific Life Re. Collaborating with the team to develop medical evidence and ensure underwriting standards.