Senior Underwriter, Management Liability and Financial Institutions

CNA Insurance; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major insurance provider in Montreal is seeking an Underwriter to join their Management Liability and Financial Institutions team. The role involves underwriting risks, reviewing complex applications, and pricing based on financial analysis. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience in underwriting. Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills are essential for this position. You'll work closely with brokers to deliver profitable outcomes while managing relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum five years of relevant underwriting experience.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite risks within Management Liability and Financial Institutions.
• Review applications and determine risk acceptability.
• Prepare quotes and negotiate with brokers.

Skills

Underwriting and insurance industry knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under technical direction, responsible for underwriting risks in a book of business within Management Liability and Financial Institutions (MLFI). Works within specific limits of authority on assignments requiring significant technical complexity and coordination. Utilizes underwriting policies and guidelines, rating manual rules and insurance laws and regulations.

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 Brokers, policyholders or other external contacts and escalates issues to management along with proposed solutions as necessary. Negotiates with brokers to reach positive and profitable outcomes.
• Notifies brokers of adverse underwriting decisions, rate changes, underwriting requirements, status and declinations.
• Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of risks underwritten and prepares reports for management review.
• Markets products and services through the brokerage community and makes field visits. Develops and maintains 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 provincial and federal 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 specialists or management on risks exceeding authority level or requiring special handling.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of underwriting and insurance industry theories and practices.
• Demonstrated high level of technical expertise and product specific knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and to make critical business decisions effectively.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business‑related software.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.
• Typically a minimum five years relevant underwriting experience.

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