UNDERWRITING CONSULTANT - Professional Liability, Architects, Engineers, Construction Design

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.


Underwriting Consultant– Professional Liability, Architects, Engineers, Construction Design


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.


Performs a combination of the following duties according to departmental guidelines:
1. Works on highly complex underwriting risks employing diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability.  Develops specialized endorsement language for highly complex risk.
2. Determines appropriate pricing of complex risks for assigned book of business based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements.
3. Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy.
4. Analyzes quality and quantity of highly complex risks underwritten; prepares and presents reports to management.
5. May market products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community.
6. Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships to reach positive and profitable outcomes on complex, high-risk business.
7. Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends.  May participate in industry trade groups.


Additional Responsibilities
1. May mentor and guide less experienced underwriters and assist in the development of underwriting training.
2. May be responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations.
3. Performs other essential duties as assigned.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
2. Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
3. Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
4. Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
5. Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
 
Education and Experience
1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.  Professional designations preferred.
2. Minimum eight years underwriting experience.


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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