Senior Underwriter – Complex Risks & Strategy

01460 Continental Casualty Company; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA is seeking an experienced underwriting professional to manage a book of business with sophisticated risks. You will determine risk acceptability, price appropriately, and prepare quotes while coordinating with agencies and policyholders.

You will negotiate outcomes, monitor risk profitability, and escalate issues to management with proposed solutions. Strong analytical skills and leadership are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of underwriting and insurance fundamentals.
• High level of technical expertise in underwriting.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make critical decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Reviews applications and financial requirements for complex risks.
• Determines risk acceptability and required evidence of insurability.
• Prices risks based on financial and competitive analyses and compliance.
• Prepares quotes and responds to inquiries from agencies or policyholders.
• Negotiates with agents to achieve positive outcomes.
• Notifies agencies of decisions, rate appeals, and requirements.
• Analyzes risk quality, quantity, and profitability for management reporting.

Skills

Underwriting theory

Technical expertise

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Analytical skills

Judgment and decision-making

MS Office

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

CNA is seeking an experienced underwriting professional to manage a book of business with sophisticated risks. You will determine risk acceptability, price appropriately, and prepare quotes while coordinating with agencies and policyholders.

You will negotiate outcomes, monitor risk profitability, and escalate issues to management with proposed solutions. Strong analytical skills and leadership are essential in this role.