UNDERWRITING TECHNICIAN - LARGE PROPERTY

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.


Under general supervision, is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of new and renewal insurance applications.  Utilizes routine underwriting procedures on assignments of low complexity or of a repetitive nature.  Provides high-level support to underwriters.


Performs a combination of the following duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
1. Within designated authority and following established procedures, performs routine selection, evaluation, and pricing of the least complex risks.
2. Assists underwriters by communicating with agencies on routine matters.
3. Requests underwriting and/or state mandated requirements, based on guidelines.
4. Performs data entry of insurance application, including verification of information provided and compliance to state requirements.
5. Issues and assembles policies upon receipt of underwriter approval.
6. Upon request from underwriters, processes cancellations, declinations and reissues of policies.
7. Upon request from underwriters, may review underwriting requirements and may recommend acceptance or denial utilizing preset procedures.
8. May provide assistance and/or training to other Underwriting Technicians.
9. May assist in special project work.


Additional Responsibilities
1. May update the underwriting system.
2. Performs other essential duties as assigned.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Knowledge of policy processing procedures and documentation.
2. Knowledge of applicable insurance products.
3. Good interpersonal and communication skills. 
4. Demonstrated ability to work at high levels of productivity and quality.
5. Ability to work independently on multiple tasks.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software.


Education and Experience
1. High school diploma or equivalent.  Some college preferred.
2. Three years of related work experience in an office environment.


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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