AVP Commercial Officer Middle Markets - Midwest Region
AVP Commercial Officer Middle Markets - Midwest Region
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$ 152000 - 242000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Officer position responsible for the P & L for middle market commercial P&C general industry package business in a multistate territory (MN WI ND SD KS MO).
Provides overall underwriting excellence and integrity through management and adherence to underwriting best practices for multiple product lines or segments that have the highest level of complexity within a geographic territory. Ensures effective implementation of strategic objectives and policies in accordance with the companys strategic plans. May support multiple branches. Operationalizes local strategies to support commercial lines profit and growth. Acts as underwriting benchstrength for product lines or segments.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Drives the implementation of the enterprises strategic and operational objectives as well as creates and implements local strategies with significant impact on the shortterm success of underwriting for multiple product lines or segments within the highest level of complexity of a geographic territory. Moderates the overall impact on the longterm success of the company.
2. Ensures the achievement of continued profitability growth objectives and operational efficiencies for multiple product lines or segments by focusing on account and booklevel expense management pricing retention and quality control. Works with alternate partners to monitor and recalibrate strategies.
3. Partners with Commercial Directors to delegate underwriting authority. Mentors coaches and evaluates underwriters in local territory. Position maintains a high level of underwriting authority within geographic territory responsibility.
4. Oversees the account underwriting process including referral underwriting and pricing policies in accordance with strategic direction. Oversees the account life cycle for insureds.
5. Partners with home office underwriting leadership including business partners in Risk Control Actuarial Claim Worldwide Operations and Compliance to ensure governance and compliance to underwriting practices including underwriting audits setting expectations and enforcement of guidelines as well as ensuring workflows have been standardized and business is being processed most efficiently.
6. Consults with Zone Commercial Underwriting Officer or product line underwriting leadership to resolve technical issues within a product line or segment as well as allocates underwriting positions to those LOB/segments that will yield the most favorable financial results.
7. Maintains a strong market presence with agents brokers and customers to assess risk tolerance appetite and emerging issues. Establishes crosssell plans between Commercial Insurance and Specialty business and identifies local business opportunities.
8. Leads directs and has full management accountability for staff in area of responsibility with an emphasis on talent management succession planning and skill development in accordance with corporate strategic direction. Identifies potential skill gaps and recommends appropriate training for underwriting staff in assigned territory. Typically has one or more managers reporting in and has an overall group gross written premium minimum amount required.
Reporting Relationship
Typically VP and above
Skills Knowledge and Abilities
1. Indepth technical knowledge of underwriting theories and practices within the insurance field.
2. 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.
3. Leadership and management skills demonstrating integrity and professionalism.
4. Strong sales and marketing skills.
5. Ability to drive results by identifying and resolving problems within scope of responsibility.
6. Ability to mentor and coach others for high performance.
7. Knowledge of the insurance industry its products and services.
8. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other businessrelated software.
Education and Experience
1. Bachelors degree with Masters preferred in a related discipline or equivalent.
2. Typically a minimum of 10 years of related work experience with five years management experience.
3. Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation preferred.
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In certain jurisdictions CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia California Colorado Connecticut Illinois Maryland Massachusetts New York and Washington the national base pay range for this job level is $152000 to $242000 annually.Salary determinations are based on various factors including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and location. 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. For a detailed look at CNAs benefits please visitcnabenefits.
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Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
