Underwriting Consulting DirectorNational Accounts Casualty-Primary

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our Underwriting Consulting Directors are high level individual contributors responsible for overall management business development growth and profitability of a book of Large Account Casualty business spanning a wide range of industry segments and revenue bands.

• Heavy emphasis on new business production of risk management primary accounts.

• Recognized as technical experts in an underwriting specialty including loss sensitive account structures

• Drive business results through strong sales marketing and relationship building skills with external Agents and internal business partners (local Branch and Home Office teams)

Ideal candidate will have 7 years of large account casualty underwriting experience and work on a hybrid basis ideally from our New York City or Philadelphia offices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Works on highly complex underwriting risks employing diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability. Develops specialized endorsement language for highly complex risk.

• Determines appropriate pricing of complex risks for assigned book of business based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements and with little oversight needed from superiors.

• Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy.

• Analyzes quality quantity and profitability of highly complex risks underwritten; prepares and presents reports to management.

• Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community and makes field visits.

• Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships with large producers within the assigned territory to reach positive and profitable outcomes on complex highrisk business.

• Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations industry activity and trends. May participate in industry trade groups.

• Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters and assist in the development of underwriting training.

• Utilizes advanced functionality in relevant CNA systems to perform daytoday activities.

• Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations.

Reporting Relationship
Manager or above

Skills Knowledge and Abilities
1. Advanced technical expertise underwriting skill and high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles practices and procedures.
2. Strong communication negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNAs internal and external business partners.
3. Advanced analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
4. Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
5. Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other businessrelated software.
7. Demonstrated leadership skills.

Education and Experience
1. Bachelors degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.

2. Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience.

As determined by CNA and depending on the applicants experience and/or qualifications candidates may be hired into one of two Underwriter positions: Underwriting Consultant or Underwriting Consulting Director. Typically 5 10 years of related experience.

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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 $97000 to $189000 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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