Equipment Breakdown Underwriter: Technical Specialist

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

Job summary

CNA Insurance in New York seeks an Underwriting Specialist for the National Accounts Property Equipment Breakdown unit to underwrite highly complex risks, applying guidelines to manage a demanding book of business and operate within authority limits.

This role emphasizes new business production, strong sales, and relationship building with brokers and producers, plus mentoring of junior underwriters. You will use CNA systems for pricing, reporting, and strategic insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.
• Typically, a minimum of 3+ years underwriting experience in equipment breakdown, preferred, or property.
• As determined by CNA, candidates may be hired into Underwriter or Underwriting Specialist roles, typically 2+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite highly complex risks within authority limits.
• Determine pricing of complex risks based on financial and competitive analysis.
• Make recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy.
• Analyze profitability and prepare management reports.

Skills

Advanced underwriting expertise

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Ambiguity management

Creativity

MS Office proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Professional designations preferred

Tools

CNA systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CNA Insurance in New York seeks an Underwriting Specialist for the National Accounts Property Equipment Breakdown unit to underwrite highly complex risks, applying guidelines to manage a demanding book of business and operate within authority limits.

This role emphasizes new business production, strong sales, and relationship building with brokers and producers, plus mentoring of junior underwriters. You will use CNA systems for pricing, reporting, and strategic insights.