Underwriting Specialist, Domestic P&C

Underwriting Specialist

When you join CNA as an Underwriting Specialist, you will be responsible for underwriting US risks produced from CNA Canada, CNA UK, and CNA Europe for the underwriting lifecycle from submission through policy issuance, for both new business and renewal. Recognized as the technical expert in the international underwriting specialty, you will work within the broadest limits of authority requiring the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination. This hybrid position, three days per week in office, may be in any of the following metropolitan cities : Chicago, Radnor, PA, or Lake Mary, FL.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• 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 cross-sell 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 day-to-day activities.
• Works with more senior underwriters or management on risks exceeding authority level or requiring special handling.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities :

Education & Experience :

As determined by CNA and depending on the applicant's experience and / or qualifications, candidates may be hired into one of three Underwriter positions : Underwriter, Underwriting Specialist, or Underwriting Consultant. Typically, 3+ years of related experience.