Underwriting ConsultantNational Accounts Casualty-Retail Monoline Umbrella
Underwriting ConsultantNational Accounts Casualty-Retail Monoline Umbrella
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Job Description
You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there.At CNA we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
CNA seeks to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees that helps them and their family members achieve their physical financial emotional and social wellbeing goals.
For a detailed look at CNAs benefits check out our Candidate Guide.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Our Excess Casualty Underwriters are high level individual contributors handling lead umbrella and excess accounts both monoline and over CNA risk management primary accounts. Recognized as technical experts they drive business results through strong sales marketing and relationship building skills with external and internal business partners. They are responsible for overall management business development growth and profitability of a book business.
This is a hybrid role covering our Southeast region will work from Atlanta 23 days per week in the office with candidates also being considered from Charlotte and Orlando. We have an open opportunity for this role and will consider candidates at the Underwriting Specialist Underwriting Consultant and Underwriting Consulting Director job levels.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
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 crosssell 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 daytoday activities.
Works with more senior underwriters or management on risks exceeding authority level or requiring special handling.
Skills Knowledge & Abilities
1. Advanced knowledge of underwriting and insurance industry theories and practices.
2. Demonstrated high level of technical expertise and product specific knowledge.
3. Strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNAs internal and external business partners.
4. Ability to work independently.
5. Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
6. Ability to exercise independent judgment and to make critical business decisions effectively.
7. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other businessrelated software.
8. Demonstrated leadership skills.
Education & Experience
1. Bachelors degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.
2. Typically 8 years underwriting experience.
As determined by CNA and depending on the applicants experience and/or qualifications candidates may be hired into one of three Underwriter positions: Underwriting Specialist Underwriting Consultant or Underwriting Consulting Director. Typically 310 years of related experience.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
