Underwriting Consultant, Natioanl Accounts Property, Wholesale
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Job Summary
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
When you join the Cardinal a CNA brand National Accounts Property Wholesale team as an Excess & Surplus Underwriting Consultant youare responsible forthe overall management business developmentanalysisand monitoring ofa highly complexbook of business. You will be recognized as a technical expert in underwriting ground-up monoline policies. Under general management direction you will work within broad limits of authority on assignments requiring a high degree of technical complexity and coordination.
This hybrid role will work4days per weekin the marketfrom our local officesinCalifornia ArizonaColoradoor Texas.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of dutiesin accordance withdepartmental guidelines:
Works on highly complex underwriting risks employing diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability.Developspecialized endorsement language forhighly complexrisk.
Determinesappropriate pricingof complex risks for assignedbook of businessbased 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 ofhighly complexrisks underwritten; prepares and presents reports to management.
Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community and makes field visits.
Develops andmaintainsagency and/or broker relationships with large producers within the assigned territory to reach positive and profitable outcomes on complex high-riskbusiness.
Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations industryactivityand trends. Mayparticipatein industry trade groups.
Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters andassistsin the development of underwriting training.
Utilizes advanced functionality in relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities.
Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations.
Reporting Relationship
Manager or above
SkillsKnowledgeand Abilities
1. Advanced technicalexpertise underwritingskillandhigh levelof knowledge of insurance and underwriting principlespracticesand procedures.
2.Strong communicationnegotiationand presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNAs internal and external business partners.
3. Advanced analytical and problem-solving 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 business-related software.
7. Demonstrated leadership skills.
Education and Experience
1. Bachelors degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.
2. Typically aminimumeight years underwriting experience.
Asdeterminedby 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 3-10 years of related experience.
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