Senior Underwriter – Complex Risks & Market Growth

CNA Insurance; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Insurance, based in Irvine, CA, seeks an experienced senior underwriter to manage a highly complex book of business. You will underwrite sophisticated risks, set pricing strategies, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with agencies and brokers.

The role requires eight years of underwriting experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong analytical abilities. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and is focused on professional growth within a collaborative

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Reviews highly complex underwriting risks using diagnostic and systematic analysis.
• Determines pricing of complex risks based on financial and competitive analysis with minimal supervision.
• Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy.
• Analyzes profitability of complex risks and presents reports to management.
• Markets products via agencies or brokers and conducts field visits.
• Builds agency/broker relationships with large producers to secure profitable outcomes.
• Keeps current on state/regulations and industry trends.
• Mentors less experienced underwriters and supports underwriting training.
• Uses CNA systems for day-to-day underwriting activities.
• Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Ambiguity management

Creativity

MS Office

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

CNA Insurance, based in Irvine, CA, seeks an experienced senior underwriter to manage a highly complex book of business. You will underwrite sophisticated risks, set pricing strategies, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with agencies and brokers.

The role requires eight years of underwriting experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong analytical abilities. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and is focused on professional growth within a collaborative