CASUALTY RISK MANAGEMENT UNDERWRITING DIRECTOR - P/C

CNA has provided essential insurance to businesses for more than 100 years. We are respected worldwide as experts in understanding risks with an innovative portfolio of products and services.


CNA products include standard commercial lines, specialty lines, surety, marine and other property-casualty coverages. CNA services include risk management, information services, underwriting, loss control and claims administration.


Our comprehensive approach to insurance opens doors to an array of career opportunities. We offer an environment that challenges you to learn, to use your imagination and to gain professional qualifications in a company where you are part of a team pursuing common goals.


CASUALTY RISK MANAGEMENT UNDERWRITING DIRECTOR - P/C


Markets to Chicago area brokerage and agency distribution. Leads and directs an underwriting group and is accountable for business results through overall management, profitability, and business development of a book of business. In conjunction with senior management, works within the highest limits of authority.  Has regional, industry segment or company-wide scope of responsibility. 


Performs a combination of the following duties according to departmental guidelines:
1. Directs the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction.
2. Coaches, leads and develops underwriters and directs the development of underwriting training.
3. Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy.
4. Develops and implements operating plans for enhancing the business and meeting strategic objectives.
5. Reviews and directs the application of underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business.
6. May market products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community.
7. Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes.
8. Reports business progress to senior management.
9. Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends.  May represent the company in industry trade groups.


Additional Responsibilities
1. Performs other essential duties as assigned.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to effectively lead, coach and develop an underwriting group.
2. Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.  Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
3. Senior level technical and business management acumen, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
4. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
5. Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
6. Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
7. Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives.
8. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.


Education and Experience
1. MBA or its equivalent in experience.  Professional designations preferred.
2. Minimum of ten years of underwriting experience with a proven track record of results.


One of the many advantages of working at CNA is the exceptional benefit program which includes: medical, dental, vision, Savings and Accumulation Plan (S-CAP) with company contributions, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, sick and disability benefits, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a business casual dress code, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


CNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse work culture, M/F/D/V.


Listed duties, responsibilities, requirements and functions are not meant to be all inclusive.


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