Hybrid Excess & Surplus Underwriting Consultant

CNA Insurance; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Insurance, the Cardinal brand, is seeking an Excess & Surplus Underwriting Consultant to lead the overall management, analysis, and development of a highly complex book of business in National Accounts Property, Wholesale. The role is hybrid and located in markets nationwide; typically 3–10+ years of underwriting experience and a bachelor's degree are required.

You will mentor other underwriters, influence pricing and policy, and collaborate with agencies and brokers to achieve profitable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; professional designations preferred.
• Typically eight years of underwriting experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess highly complex underwriting risks using diagnostic and systematic analysis.
• Determine pricing for complex risks with minimal oversight.
• Develop pricing strategies and underwriting policies.
• Build and maintain agency/broker relationships in the assigned territory to reach profitable outcomes.
• Mentor less experienced underwriters and support training.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

CNA Insurance, the Cardinal brand, is seeking an Excess & Surplus Underwriting Consultant to lead the overall management, analysis, and development of a highly complex book of business in National Accounts Property, Wholesale. The role is hybrid and located in markets nationwide; typically 3–10+ years of underwriting experience and a bachelor's degree are required.

You will mentor other underwriters, influence pricing and policy, and collaborate with agencies and brokers to achieve profitable