Senior Complex-Risk Underwriting Strategist

CNA Insurance; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Insurance in St. Louis, MO is seeking an experienced underwriting professional to serve as a senior underwriter within a complex book of business.

You will analyze high- risk cases, develop endorsements, price complex risks, and collaborate with agencies and brokers to achieve profitable outcomes. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 8+ years of underwriting experience, and strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; professional designations preferred.
• Typically eight years of underwriting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages a highly complex book of business with underwriting diagnostics and analysis.
• Develops specialized endorsement language for complex risks.
• Determines pricing for complex risks with minimal oversight.
• Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy.
• Analyzes profitability and presents reports to management.
• Markets products through agencies/brokers and conducts field visits.
• Maintains agency relationships to achieve profitable outcomes.
• Keeps current on state regulations and industry trends.
• Mentors less experienced underwriters and contributes to training.
• Uses CNA systems for day-to-day underwriting activities.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Creativity

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CNA Insurance in St. Louis, MO is seeking an experienced underwriting professional to serve as a senior underwriter within a complex book of business.

You will analyze high- risk cases, develop endorsements, price complex risks, and collaborate with agencies and brokers to achieve profitable outcomes. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 8+ years of underwriting experience, and strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills.