CNA Insurance · 3 weeks ago
Underwriting Associate Manager (UW Hub)
CNA Insurance is dedicated to creating a supportive culture for its employees. The Underwriting Associate Manager will oversee a team of Underwriting Associates, managing the underwriting lifecycle and ensuring business results through effective training, compliance, and strategic recommendations.
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Responsibilities
Manages the work activities, performance, and development of subordinate Underwriting Associate (UA) staff responsible for an assigned renewal book of business and/or in support of Underwriters books of business
Onboards, trains, coaches, and develops UAs; participates in the development of underwriting training and accountable for granting UA with underwriting authority
Engages with UA and underwriting staff to support the UA as a file lead navigating the underwriting lifecycle from pre-submission, policy issuances and renewal ensuring adherence to workflow processes, effective communication, timeframes for deliverables and service standards are met
Reviews and manages the application of underwriting policy and pricing for risks; drives adherence to documentation and referral standards and completes file reviews to drive continuous improvement in underwriting quality; provides feedback to business partners as needed
Demonstrates development of business acumen which contributes to monitoring business results to ensure UA staff is supporting and driving rate, retention, and other key metrics
Makes recommendations on workflow, underwriting policy and pricing strategy to management. Collaborates with stakeholders such as regional/territory management, Operations, UW Shared Services for process enhancements and efficiencies
Develops business report acumen and prepares and presents operational reports to management as needed
Executes regional/territory initiatives and business strategies ensuring UAs adhere to role responsibilities and process and workflow expectations
May be responsible for executing on referrals and account rounding activities on new business opportunities for an assigned book of business
Develops, maintains, and cultivates territory agency, broker, and business unit relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes
Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May participate in industry trade groups
May perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Manages a staff of Underwriting Associates across multiple geographies, lines of business, segments or industries
Accountable for executing the underwriting life cycle from pre-submission through binding
Achieving business results of a renewal book of business through rate achievement, retention, profitability, analysis, and portfolio management
Works within broad limits of authority requiring a high degree of technical complexity and coordination
Manages the work activities, performance, and development of subordinate Underwriting Associate (UA) staff
Onboards, trains, coaches, and develops UAs
Participates in the development of underwriting training and accountable for granting UA with underwriting authority
Engages with UA and underwriting staff to support the UA as a file lead navigating the underwriting lifecycle
Reviews and manages the application of underwriting policy and pricing for risks
Drives adherence to documentation and referral standards and completes file reviews
Demonstrates development of business acumen which contributes to monitoring business results
Makes recommendations on workflow, underwriting policy and pricing strategy to management
Collaborates with stakeholders such as regional/territory management, Operations, UW Shared Services
Develops business report acumen and prepares and presents operational reports to management
Executes regional/territory initiatives and business strategies ensuring UAs adhere to role responsibilities
May be responsible for executing on referrals and account rounding activities on new business opportunities
Develops, maintains, and cultivates territory agency, broker, and business unit relationships
Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.88M2016-09-12Post Ipo Equity· $0.88M
1978-01-13IPO
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