CNA Insurance · 1 day ago
Underwriting Specialist
Lake Mary, FL, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expCNA Insurance is dedicated to fostering a supportive culture for its employees. The Underwriting Specialist is responsible for underwriting risks, determining acceptability of risks, preparing quotes, and maintaining agency relationships while ensuring compliance with company guidelines.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceProperty ManagementReal EstateRisk Management
Responsibilities
Reviews applications and financial requirements for risks requiring complex underwriting skills
Determines acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards
Also, determines the need for additional evidence of insurability and appropriate strategy
Determines appropriate pricing based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements
Prepares quotes and answers questions from agencies, policyholders or other external contacts and escalates issues to management along with proposed solutions as necessary
Negotiates with agents to reach positive and profitable outcomes
Notifies agencies of adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations
Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of risks underwritten and prepares reports for management review
Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community and makes field visits
Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships
May provide guidance and assistance to other underwriters and to other functional areas, particularly when related to cross-sell opportunities
Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends and freely shares information with others
Utilizes advanced functionality in relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities
Works with more senior underwriters or management on risks exceeding authority level or requiring special handling
Qualification
Required
Advanced knowledge of underwriting and insurance industry theories and practices
Demonstrated high level of technical expertise and 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
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to exercise independent judgment and to make critical business decisions effectively
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software
Demonstrated leadership skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Typically a minimum three to five years underwriting experience
Preferred
Professional designations preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals
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
EVP of Worldwide Claim
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