Senior Underwriting Director, Commercial Construction P&C

01460 Continental Casualty Company; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA is seeking an experienced underwriting leader to manage a senior underwriting group with accountability for profitability, results, and business development. Open to candidates located in California based on experience; reports to AVP or above and collaborates with senior management and external partners.

The role emphasizes leadership, policy development, pricing authority, and relationship management with agencies and brokers, with a strong focus on underwriting quality and continuous

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent; professional designations preferred.
• Typically a minimum of ten years of underwriting experience with proven results.

Responsibilities

• Directs the underwriting work and develops subordinate staff to meet corporate strategy.
• Onboards, trains, coaches, and develops underwriters and supports underwriting training.
• Develops and implements underwriting policy, pricing, and business strategy for a book of business.
• Drives regional and unit initiatives, ensures adherence to standards, and reports progress to senior management.
• Maintains agency/broker relationships to drive profitable outcomes and represents CNA in industry groups.

Skills

leadership

coaching

communication

presentation

underwriting knowledge

analytical

problem solving

multitasking

collaboration

strategic thinking

Education

MBA or equivalent

Professional designations preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CNA is seeking an experienced underwriting leader to manage a senior underwriting group with accountability for profitability, results, and business development. Open to candidates located in California based on experience; reports to AVP or above and collaborates with senior management and external partners.

The role emphasizes leadership, policy development, pricing authority, and relationship management with agencies and brokers, with a strong focus on underwriting quality and continuous