Dynamic Underwriting Associate — Pricing & Risk Hub

01460 Continental Casualty Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA is seeking an Underwriting Associate to handle a high-volume portfolio within limited authority, applying sound underwriting judgment and coordinating with the Underwriting Hub. The role supports accurate documentation, pricing execution, and proactive client service to deepen agent and broker engagement and drive new business growth.

Responsibilities include analyzing risk, handling endorsements, renewals, and pricing strategies, while maintaining file quality and compliance across CNA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Typically a minimum of three years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of Property and Casualty underwriting and related product documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform underwriting analysis and documentation to determine acceptability of risk within assigned authority.
• Handle endorsements within delegated authority and seek missing information when needed.
• Manage renewal book within authority and outline next steps for underwriter.
• Coordinate with CNA teams to resolve issues (billing, risk control, underwriting guidance).
• Document files ensuring completeness, compliance and quality (proposals, endorsements, cancellations).
• Execute on pricing strategy on behalf of the underwriter and document pricing rationale.
• Complete quote proposals and negotiate with external partners within authority.
• Serve as first-line contact to producers/customers on account matters and identify upsell opportunities.
• Be a resource and trainer for others on systems and workflows.

Skills

Property & Casualty underwriting

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Customer service

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CNA is seeking an Underwriting Associate to handle a high-volume portfolio within limited authority, applying sound underwriting judgment and coordinating with the Underwriting Hub. The role supports accurate documentation, pricing execution, and proactive client service to deepen agent and broker engagement and drive new business growth.

Responsibilities include analyzing risk, handling endorsements, renewals, and pricing strategies, while maintaining file quality and compliance across CNA