Senior Surety Underwriting Consultant | Hybrid Seattle

CNA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

CNA is seeking an Underwriting Consultant (Surety) in Seattle, WA. The role focuses on managing complex Surety accounts, developing specialized endorsements, and pricing high-risk risks with minimal oversight.

You will build strong agency relationships and contribute to policy development. Ideal candidates have advanced underwriting expertise, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to influence pricing strategies while mentoring colleagues.

Qualifications

• Advanced underwriting expertise with complex risk assessment.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite highly complex Surety risks and develop endorsement language.
• Determine pricing for complex risks based on financial and competitive analysis.
• Analyze profitability of risks and present reports to management.
• Market CNA products through agencies and broker relationships within assigned territory.
• Mentor less experienced underwriters and contribute to training.

Skills

Advanced underwriting

Communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Professional designations preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CNA is seeking an Underwriting Consultant (Surety) in Seattle, WA. The role focuses on managing complex Surety accounts, developing specialized endorsements, and pricing high-risk risks with minimal oversight.

You will build strong agency relationships and contribute to policy development. Ideal candidates have advanced underwriting expertise, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to influence pricing strategies while mentoring colleagues.