Senior Underwriter - National Umbrella & Excess Casualty

CNA; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA is seeking an experienced Excess Casualty Underwriter to manage lead umbrella and excess accounts across diverse industries. The role focuses on technical underwriting, pricing strategy, and profitability within a retail monoline umbrella space.

The position can be based in either Houston or Dallas, operating on a hybrid in-office schedule. Ideal candidates bring substantial underwriting experience, strong negotiation skills, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration with agencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; professional designations preferred.
• Typically eight years of underwriting experience.
• Experience in underwriting various lines and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and determine risk acceptability per guidelines.
• Prepare quotes, answer inquiries, and negotiate with agents.
• Notify agencies of adverse decisions and rate appeals.
• Analyze profitability of risks and prepare management reports.
• Develop agency relationships and market CNA products.

Skills

Underwriting knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional designations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CNA is seeking an experienced Excess Casualty Underwriter to manage lead umbrella and excess accounts across diverse industries. The role focuses on technical underwriting, pricing strategy, and profitability within a retail monoline umbrella space.

The position can be based in either Houston or Dallas, operating on a hybrid in-office schedule. Ideal candidates bring substantial underwriting experience, strong negotiation skills, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration with agencies