Cyber/E&O Underwriting Director — Hybrid Leadership

01460 Continental Casualty Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Casualty Company, part of CNA, is seeking an experienced underwriting leader in Chicago, IL. The role directs an underwriting group, shaping strategy, pricing and policy standards while building profitable business across the Midwest.

The successful candidate will mentor staff, lead cross‑functional collaboration, and ensure adherence to regulatory and internal guidelines. MBA or equivalent plus a track record of 10+ years in underwriting is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Directs the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction.
• Onboards, trains, coaches, leads and develops underwriters and participates in the development of underwriting training and accountable for granting underwriting authority.
• Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy; responsible for reviewing and approving referrals within authority.
• Drives regional and business unit initiatives and strategies and holds underwriting team accountable for execution; develops and implements operating plans for enhancing the business and meeting strategic objectives.
• Reviews and directs the application of underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business for new and renewal business; drives adherence to documentation and referral standards and completes file reviews to drive continuous improvement in underwriting quality.
• Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community.
• Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes.
• Reports business progress to senior management.
• Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Mentoring/coaching

Underwriting

Analytical skills

Education

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Continental Casualty Company, part of CNA, is seeking an experienced underwriting leader in Chicago, IL. The role directs an underwriting group, shaping strategy, pricing and policy standards while building profitable business across the Midwest.

The successful candidate will mentor staff, lead cross‑functional collaboration, and ensure adherence to regulatory and internal guidelines. MBA or equivalent plus a track record of 10+ years in underwriting is required.