Senior Underwriting Architect for Complex Risks

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

Job summary

CNA Insurance in Chicago seeks an experienced senior underwriter to manage a highly complex book of business with leadership in pricing and policy development.

The role involves mentoring junior underwriters, developing endorsement language for complex risks, analyzing profitability, and building strong broker relationships across the territory.

Bachelor's degree plus eight years underwriting experience are required; the position offers a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Analyzes highly complex underwriting risks using diagnostic analysis.
• Develops endorsement language for highly complex risk.
• Determines pricing of complex risks with minimal oversight.
• Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy.
• Markets products and services through agencies or brokerage community; conducts field visits.
• Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters and assists in underwriting training.

Skills

Advanced underwriting

Strong communication

Analytical problem solving

Leadership skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Professional designations preferred

Job description

CNA Insurance in Chicago seeks an experienced senior underwriter to manage a highly complex book of business with leadership in pricing and policy development.

The role involves mentoring junior underwriters, developing endorsement language for complex risks, analyzing profitability, and building strong broker relationships across the territory.

Bachelor's degree plus eight years underwriting experience are required; the position offers a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits.