Senior Underwriter, Complex Property Risks

CNA Financial; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Financial is seeking an experienced underwriter for the National Accounts Property team. You will manage, analyze, and monitor a highly complex book, serving as a technical expert in underwriting shared and layered property policies.

Under general management, you will work on high-complexity assignments with coordination across teams. You will develop endorsement language, determine pricing with minimal oversight, and mentor less experienced underwriters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; professional designations preferred.
• Typically, 5–10 years underwriting experience.
• Salary information provided for certain jurisdictions; base pay range is disclosed.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite highly complex risks and assess acceptability.
• Develop specialized endorsement language for complex risk.
• Determine pricing of complex risks based on financial and competitive analysis.
• Make recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy.
• Analyze profitability of complex risks and present reports to management.
• Market products through agencies and brokerage communities; visit field sites.

Skills

Underwriting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Underwriting systems

Job description

CNA Financial is seeking an experienced underwriter for the National Accounts Property team. You will manage, analyze, and monitor a highly complex book, serving as a technical expert in underwriting shared and layered property policies.

Under general management, you will work on high-complexity assignments with coordination across teams. You will develop endorsement language, determine pricing with minimal oversight, and mentor less experienced underwriters.