Cyber Underwriting Specialist – Complex Risk Expert

CNA; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA is seeking an experienced underwriting professional to manage a highly complex book of cyber risks in California. You will serve as a technical expert, defining pricing strategies and underwriting policy while mentoring peers.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and staying current on evolving regulations. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential to drive profitable, high-risk business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; professional designations preferred.
• Typically eight years underwriting experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess highly complex underwriting risks using diagnostics and systematic analysis.
• Determine pricing of complex risks for assigned book based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements.
• Make recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy.
• Analyze quality, quantity, and profitability of highly complex risks underwritten; prepare and present reports to management.
• Market products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community and makes field visits.
• Develop and maintain agency and/or broker relationships with large producers within the assigned territory to reach positive and profitable outcomes on complex, high-risk business.
• Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends.
• Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters and assists in the development of underwriting training.
• Utilizes advanced functionality in relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities.
• Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Insurance knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Ambiguity handling

MS Office

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Professional designations preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CNA is seeking an experienced underwriting professional to manage a highly complex book of cyber risks in California. You will serve as a technical expert, defining pricing strategies and underwriting policy while mentoring peers.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and staying current on evolving regulations. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential to drive profitable, high-risk business.