CNA Insurance · 3 days ago
Underwriting Director - Private/Non-Profit Management Liability
CNA Insurance is dedicated to creating a supportive culture for its employees. The Underwriting Director will lead an underwriting group, focusing on business development and profitability within the Private/Non-Profit Management Liability sector, while also managing staff and implementing strategic objectives.
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Responsibilities
Exclusive New Business focus with emphasis on growing the small business portfolio
Directs the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction
Coaches, leads and develops underwriters and directs the development of underwriting training
Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy
Develops and implements operating plans for enhancing the business and meeting strategic objectives
Reviews and directs the application of underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business
May market products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community
Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes
Reports business progress to senior management
Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May represent the company in industry trade groups
Qualification
Required
Ability to effectively lead, coach and develop an underwriting group
Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners
Senior level technical and business management acumen, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams
Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues
Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems
Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software
MBA or its equivalent in experience
Typically a minimum of ten years of underwriting experience with a proven track record of results
Preferred
Professional designations preferred
Benefits
CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.
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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