Senior Underwriting Specialist: Complex Risks & Strategy

CNA Insurance; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Insurance is seeking an experienced underwriting professional to manage, analyze and monitor a highly complex book of business. This role requires deep technical expertise in underwriting and pricing strategies, with strong interaction across CNA's internal and external partners.

You will mentor junior underwriters, lead special underwriting projects, and use CNA systems to support day-to-day operations while ensuring compliance with state regulations and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; professional designations preferred.
• Minimum eight years underwriting experience.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze highly complex underwriting risks using diagnostic analytical methods.
• Develop endorsement language for complex risk profiles.
• Determine pricing for complex risks in line with compliance and market data.
• Make recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy.
• Mentor and guide less experienced underwriters and lead training.

Skills

Advanced underwriting

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CNA Insurance is seeking an experienced underwriting professional to manage, analyze and monitor a highly complex book of business. This role requires deep technical expertise in underwriting and pricing strategies, with strong interaction across CNA's internal and external partners.

You will mentor junior underwriters, lead special underwriting projects, and use CNA systems to support day-to-day operations while ensuring compliance with state regulations and industry trends.