CNA Insurance · 1 day ago
Underwriting Specialist - National Acct Casualty - Loss Sensitive
Plano, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expCNA Insurance is committed to creating a supportive culture for its employees, and they are seeking an Underwriting Specialist for their Large Account Primary Casualty team. This role involves managing a portfolio of casualty business, focusing on new business production and building relationships with brokers and internal teams to drive growth and profitability.
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Responsibilities
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 through 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
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
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 large complex underwriting experience
Knowledge of underwriting processes, coverages, and tools to gather and evaluate information in order to reach appropriate decisions on renewals and new business
Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of external and/or internal business partners within scope of responsibility, team and/or matrix environment
Ability to uncover customer needs, position specific solutions, handle objections and close deals
Ability to exercise judgment, negotiate and make sound business decisions effectively based on level of authority
Strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems as well as the ability to learn rapidly, adapt quickly to change, exercise influence, and manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Typically, a minimum 3+ years underwriting experience
Preferred
Professional designations preferred
Candidates who have worked on larger middle market accounts
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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