CNA Insurance · 1 day ago
Underwriting Consultant-National Accounts Casualty West Coast
West Covina, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $141K/yr
6+ years expCNA Insurance is a leading provider in the insurance sector, seeking an Underwriting Consultant for their National Accounts Casualty team. The role involves managing a portfolio of large account casualty business, focusing on new business production, underwriting performance, and building strong producer and customer relationships.
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Responsibilities
Underwriting Expertise
Reviews applications and financial requirements to determine acceptability of risk in accordance with CNA’s guidelines and standards
Understands pricing components and rating methodology as well as use of the predictive modeling tools; prices risk based on financial and competitive analysis
Uses all appropriate underwriting tools (, disciplines and knowledge of strategies to ensure underwriting guidelines are followed
Analyzes coverage and limits of underlying policies to properly structure the CNA Umbrella or Excess attachment and coverage
Completes underwriting write ups to detail the underwriting thought process including analysis of operations, exposures, coverage and losses
Demonstrates technical underwriting skills thorough account reviews and file documentation
Adheres to guidelines and underwriting discipline to minimize exposure and appropriately price
Keeps current on state/territory issues, regulations and trends
Portfolio Management
Manages assigned portfolio to achieve gross written premium, profitability, rate, retention, product mix, new business and portfolio management goals
Prioritizes time and resources to effectively manage and optimize producer performance
Operates with an Enterprise perspective to identify cross sell opportunities and create growth within other lines of business and customer segments
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of CNA’s products and appetite while clearly communicating CNA’s position at the point of sale
Sales & Distribution Management
Builds/maintains rigorous sales practices using all CNA systems including SalesForce.com and other sales tools and disciplines
Develops producer relationships to build pipeline, agency intelligence, and drives performance to meet and exceed results
Develops and implements distributor specific plans, monitors performance, and adjusts plan to ensure a substantial pipeline for future profitable growth
Drives effective relationship management and customer activities to build trust, facilitate negotiation and secure commitment with the customer
Proactively identifies cross-sell opportunities and partners with other underwriters to deliver comprehensive insurance solutions for the customer
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in large account casualty (Primary) underwriting or related field
Loss sensitive experience within the large account casualty space
Knowledge of underwriting processes, coverages, and tools to gather and evaluate information
Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of external and/or internal business partners
Ability to uncover customer needs, position specific solutions, handle objections and close deals
Ability to exercise judgment, negotiate and make sound business decisions
Strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
Ability to learn rapidly, adapt quickly to change, exercise influence, and manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects
Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures
Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues
Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software
Demonstrated leadership skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Typically, a minimum of six years' underwriting experience
Preferred
Professional designations preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Company
CNA Insurance
CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.88M2016-09-12Post Ipo Equity· $0.88M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Luke Mellors
Vice President, Technology
Daniel Franzetti
Chief Administrative Officer
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