Hybrid National Accounts Underwriter - Excess Casualty

CNA; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CNA is seeking experienced Excess Casualty Underwriters to manage wholesale lead umbrella and excess accounts. The role emphasizes technical underwriting, sales, marketing, and relationship building with external and internal partners.

Positions are available in Scottsdale, Los Angeles, Dallas or Denver with a hybrid schedule (4 market-facing days). Candidates typically have 5+ years underwriting experience and a bachelor's degree, with advanced designations preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; professional designations preferred.
• Strong underwriting knowledge and experience in insurance risk selection.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews applications and financial requirements for risks requiring complex underwriting skills.
• Determines acceptability of risk in accordance with guidelines and standards.
• Determines pricing based on financial and market analyses.
• Prepares quotes and answers questions from agencies and policyholders.
• Negotiates with agents to reach profitable outcomes.

Skills

Underwriting knowledge

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Professional designations preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CNA is seeking experienced Excess Casualty Underwriters to manage wholesale lead umbrella and excess accounts. The role emphasizes technical underwriting, sales, marketing, and relationship building with external and internal partners.

Positions are available in Scottsdale, Los Angeles, Dallas or Denver with a hybrid schedule (4 market-facing days). Candidates typically have 5+ years underwriting experience and a bachelor's degree, with advanced designations preferred.