Senior Commercial Underwriter – Construction P&C

CNA Financial; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Financial in Walnut Creek, CA, is seeking an experienced underwriter to manage a highly complex book of business. The role demands technical expertise, analytical acumen and the ability to coordinate across teams.

You will price complex risks, develop endorsement language, and influence underwriting policy while mentoring junior staff and maintaining broker relationships. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, a broad compensation range disclosed for multiple jurisdictions, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; professional designations preferred.
• Typically 8+ years of underwriting experience.
• Strong analytical, communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess acceptability of highly complex risks using diagnostic analysis.
• Determine pricing of complex risks within policy and regulatory requirements.
• Develop underwriting policies and pricing strategies.
• Prepare reports on risk profitability for management.
• Build and maintain relationships with agencies and brokers in the territory.
• Mentor junior underwriters and support training.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Professional designations preferred

Tools

CNA underwriting systems

Job description

CNA Financial in Walnut Creek, CA, is seeking an experienced underwriter to manage a highly complex book of business. The role demands technical expertise, analytical acumen and the ability to coordinate across teams.

You will price complex risks, develop endorsement language, and influence underwriting policy while mentoring junior staff and maintaining broker relationships. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, a broad compensation range disclosed for multiple jurisdictions, and