CNA Insurance · 20 hours ago
Underwriting Consultant, Inland Marine, West Coast
CNA Insurance is committed to fostering a culture where employees feel valued and part of something significant. As an Inland Marine Underwriting Consultant, you will be responsible for underwriting individual risks and managing a portfolio while developing key partner relationships and leveraging your technical underwriting expertise.
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Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
Product Knowledge. Underwriter must possess fundamental knowledge of inland marine coverages with extensive experience in key lines of business including but not limited to Builders Risk, Contractors Equipment, Installation, Property, and Transportation/Logistics offerings
Risk Assessment. Reviews applications and supporting documentation for a wide range of individual risks. Determines acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards and determines adequate pricing based on individual risk exposures, loss experience, financial statements, technical underwriting philosophy and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements
Product Delivery & Effective Communication. Efficiently manages the communication required to review submissions, gather information, escalate and review with leadership as needed, prepare quotes, and deliver products to key partners. Early engagement with agents for any adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals or declinations
Portfolio Management & Collaboration. Drives top & bottom-line results by line of business, per business unit goals & metrics. Engages with other internal business units to drive results across the organization
Market Facing. Markets products through in-person and virtual visits. Ability and desire to sell and negotiate on behalf of CNA to secure top & bottom-line results while developing key partnerships that are mutually beneficial for the company, our distribution partners, and customers
Systems & Programs. Utilizes relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities along with Microsoft Suite and similar programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Minimum seven to ten years Inland Marine underwriting experience
Advanced knowledge of underwriting and insurance industry theories and practices
Demonstrated high-level of technical expertise and Inland Marine related 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 independently and exercise independent judgment to make critical business decisions effectively
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated collaboration and leadership skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and similar business-related software
Product Knowledge. Underwriter must possess fundamental knowledge of inland marine coverages with extensive experience in key lines of business including but not limited to Builders Risk, Contractors Equipment, Installation, Property, and Transportation/Logistics offerings
Risk Assessment. Reviews applications and supporting documentation for a wide range of individual risks. Determines acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards and determines adequate pricing based on individual risk exposures, loss experience, financial statements, technical underwriting philosophy and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements
Product Delivery & Effective Communication. Efficiently manages the communication required to review submissions, gather information, escalate and review with leadership as needed, prepare quotes, and deliver products to key partners. Early engagement with agents for any adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals or declinations
Portfolio Management & Collaboration. Drives top & bottom-line results by line of business, per business unit goals & metrics. Engages with other internal business units to drive results across the organization
Market Facing. Markets products through in-person and virtual visits. Ability and desire to sell and negotiate on behalf of CNA to secure top & bottom-line results while developing key partnerships that are mutually beneficial for the company, our distribution partners, and customers
Systems & Programs. Utilizes relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities along with Microsoft Suite and similar programs
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.
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.88M2016-09-12Post Ipo Equity· $0.88M
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