Equipment-Breakdown Underwriter: Complex Risks

CNA Insurance; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Insurance is seeking an Underwriting Specialist in New York with a strong background in equipment breakdown and property underwriting. You will assess and price highly complex risks, collaborate with brokers, and drive growth through strategic market engagement.

The role emphasizes technical expertise, decisive pricing, and cross-functional teamwork with CNA’s branches and Home Office, offering opportunities for leadership and professional development.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical underwriting knowledge and risk assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for internal and client interactions.
• Strong analytical skills for pricing, forecasting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex equipment breakdown risks within authority.
• Price complex risks based on financial and competitive analysis.
• Recommend policy and pricing strategy; present to management.
• Develop and maintain broker relationships to drive new business.
• Mentor less experienced underwriters and support training.

Skills

Advanced underwriting expertise

Strong communication

Analytical/problem-solving

Leadership

Creativity

MS Office

Ability to handle ambiguity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Professional designations preferred

Job description

CNA Insurance is seeking an Underwriting Specialist in New York with a strong background in equipment breakdown and property underwriting. You will assess and price highly complex risks, collaborate with brokers, and drive growth through strategic market engagement.

The role emphasizes technical expertise, decisive pricing, and cross-functional teamwork with CNA’s branches and Home Office, offering opportunities for leadership and professional development.