Commercial Underwriting Director: Lead Growth & Strategy

01460 Continental Casualty Company; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA seeks an experienced underwriting leader to direct and develop a high-performing underwriting group. You will shape underwriting policy, pricing, and strategic execution for a defined book of business, while collaborating with senior management to align with company goals.

Open on location in California, with authority to drive regional initiatives, manage performance, and build broker relationships to sustain profitable growth.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent; professional designations preferred.
• Typically a minimum of ten years of underwriting experience with a proven track record of results.

Responsibilities

• Directs the underwriting team and has full management responsibility for performance and development of subordinate staff.
• Develops underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business; drives adherence to standards.

Skills

Lead underwriters

Communication skills

Underwriting expertise

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Ambiguity handling

Strategic thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CNA seeks an experienced underwriting leader to direct and develop a high-performing underwriting group. You will shape underwriting policy, pricing, and strategic execution for a defined book of business, while collaborating with senior management to align with company goals.

Open on location in California, with authority to drive regional initiatives, manage performance, and build broker relationships to sustain profitable growth.