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CNA Insurance · 10 hours ago

Underwriting Associate (Middle Market)

CNA Insurance is committed to creating a supportive culture and helping employees reach their career goals. The Underwriting Associate will be responsible for underwriting risk throughout the underwriting lifecycle, managing both renewal and new business, and collaborating with underwriters to ensure prudent underwriting decisions.
FinanceReal EstateProperty & Casualty InsuranceInformation TechnologyFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesInsuranceProperty ManagementRisk Management
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Responsibilities

Performs underwriting analysis and documentation to determine acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards for renewal and new business within assigned Letter of Underwriting Authority
Handles endorsement requests within delegated authority. Refers endorsements outside of authority to underwriter with recommended action. Independently engages agency to clarify intent of endorsement or seek missing information
Handles assigned renewal book within assigned authority and demonstrates the ability to triage renewal applications/specs and formulate next steps for the underwriter with outlined changes or points of attention for accounts outside authority
Works as a liaison within the branch, or across CNA to resolve issues (billing and collections, risk control, underwriting guidance from cabinet members, line of business, underwriting services subject matter experts)
Documents assigned files ensuring completeness, compliance, and quality (correspondence, proposals, endorsements, cancellations, etc.)
Executes on advanced pricing strategy (i.e. business unit pricing tools) on behalf of the Underwriter in compliance with regulatory and CNA specific underwriting strategies and demonstrates ability to document pricing rationale
Completes quote proposals and negotiates with external partners within assigned authority
Leveraged as the first-line point of contact to the producers/customers on account related matters while proactively identifying opportunities for up sell or account rounding
Assist in marketing products and services through external partners and makes field visits
Expert on systems and workflows. Serves as a resource to others (train, problem solver, coach) and conduit for feedback to internal underwriting partners
Keeps current on line of business strategy, state/territory issues, regulations and trends

Qualification

PropertyCasualty underwritingAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteTime managementInterpersonal skillsCustomer service experienceCoaching othersCommunication skills

Required

Knowledge of Property and Casualty underwriting including insurance products, policy processing procedures and documentation
Strong time management, and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners
Demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple tasks
Strong capability to advise and coach others
Demonstrated customer service experience and the ability to interact with a wide-variety of people on a daily basis in person, via telephone and email
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Typically a minimum of three years of related work experience

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

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CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies.

H1B Sponsorship

CNA Insurance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (30)
2024 (32)
2023 (25)
2022 (43)
2021 (32)
2020 (14)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$0.88M
2016-09-12Post Ipo Equity· $0.88M
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Daniel Franzetti
Chief Administrative Officer
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Larry Haefner
EVP and Chief Actuary
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