Senior Underwriting Consultant: Complex Surety Risks

01460 Continental Casualty Company; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA is seeking an experienced underwriter to handle highly complex risks, develop specialized endorsement language, and set pricing grounded in financial and competitive analysis. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, with a focus on compliance and training of peers.

The position emphasizes hybrid work and collaboration with agencies and brokers within a broad coverage area. A Bachelor's degree and substantial underwriting experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for internal/external partners.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving abilities to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Underwrites highly complex risks using diagnostic and systematic analysis.
• Develops specialized endorsement language for complex risks.
• Determines pricing for complex risks with financial and competitive analysis; ensures compliance.
• Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters and assists training.
• Maintains agency/broker relationships to achieve profitable outcomes.

Skills

Advanced underwriting expertise

Communication and negotiation

Analytical problem solving

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CNA is seeking an experienced underwriter to handle highly complex risks, develop specialized endorsement language, and set pricing grounded in financial and competitive analysis. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, with a focus on compliance and training of peers.

The position emphasizes hybrid work and collaboration with agencies and brokers within a broad coverage area. A Bachelor's degree and substantial underwriting experience are expected.