Senior Underwriting Consultant, Commercial Construction

CNA; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking an experienced underwriter to manage a highly complex book of business, provide pricing guidance, and mentor teammates. The role emphasizes advanced underwriting skills and collaboration with internal partners.

You will analyze profitability, develop endorsements for complex risks, and maintain strong relationships with agencies and brokers to drive positive outcomes. Regulatory awareness and leadership support are key parts of this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.
• Typically eight years underwriting experience with leveling into three potential Underwriter roles.

Responsibilities

• Assess highly complex underwriting risks using diagnostic and systematic analysis.
• Develop specialized endorsement language for complex risks.
• Determine pricing for complex risks within compliance guidelines.
• Analyze profitability and prepare management reports on risk quality.
• Build and maintain agency/broker relationships to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Mentor less experienced underwriters and contribute to underwriting training.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Communication

Analytics

Adaptability

Creativity

MS Office

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CNA in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking an experienced underwriter to manage a highly complex book of business, provide pricing guidance, and mentor teammates. The role emphasizes advanced underwriting skills and collaboration with internal partners.

You will analyze profitability, develop endorsements for complex risks, and maintain strong relationships with agencies and brokers to drive positive outcomes. Regulatory awareness and leadership support are key parts of this position.