AVP, Underwriting Technology P&C

Underwriting Officer Position

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Officer position responsible for providing overall underwriting excellence through management for the commercial middle markets technology P&C book of business through the Midwest and South territories. Ensures effective management and implementation of strategic objectives and policies for a product line or segment, in accordance with the company's strategic plans.

CNA's Technology Segment is composed of specialized coverage such as; Tech E&O, CNA NetProtect as well as CNA's traditional domestic property and casualty lines. Appetite focuses on the technology segment defined as; Software / Hardware Manufacturing, Programmers, Information Technology Consultants, Telecommunications Service Providers, ISP, ASP across both Small (under $100 Million) and large businesses (up to $2.5 Billion) with both domestic and foreign exposures.

The successful candidate will have the ability to lead a team of underwriters in a territory and drive business strategy and production through deep industry relationships, sales and marketing combined with a strong background in working with complex underwriting issues focused on information assets, intellectual property, and computer resources. Further, candidates will have a track record in progressive underwriting success within a carrier and / or broker environment focused on, technology solutions; Ideally, a mix of experience across commercial middle markets Property & Casualty, Errors & Omissions and Professional Liability products.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Implements strategic objectives, underwriting strategies and best practices with substantial impact on the short-term success of a product line or segment.
• Ensures the achievement of continued profitability, growth and / or operational efficiencies for a product line or segment through assessment of risk tolerance, market appetite and emerging risk issues.
• Evaluates underwriting performance based on financial analysis. Includes rate, reserve adequacy, operational, planning and product reviews. Provides results to members of the underwriting management team and develops plans to resolve issues.
• Monitors the usage and profitability of alternative pricing programs.
• Drives adherence to underwriting authority delegation, audit criteria and catastrophe management for a product line or segment.
• Collaborates with business partners in Risk Control, Actuarial, Claim, Worldwide Operations and Compliance to address governance and compliance issues related to underwriting practices.
• Provides guidance and direction in the development of underwriting and training tools.
• May lead, direct and have full management accountability for staff in area of responsibility with an emphasis on talent management and succession planning in accordance with strategic direction.
• May take lead responsibility for the development of underwriting strategies and position papers for emerging issues when assigned.
• May maintain relationships with branches, brokers, agents and customers to assess risk tolerance, market appetite and emerging issues.

Reporting Relationship

Typically VP and above

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. In-depth 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. Ability to drive results by identifying, and resolving problems within scope of responsibility. 5. Knowledge of the insurance industry, its products and services. 6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.

Education & Experience

1. Bachelor's degree with Master's 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) roles

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