Senior Underwriting Specialist — Contract Surety

CNA Insurance; Timonium (MD); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Insurance is seeking an experienced underwriter to manage a highly complex book of Contract Surety. You’ll lead pricing, endorse language, and mentor junior underwriters while fostering relationships with large producers in the assigned territory.

The role requires advanced analytics, negotiation and presentation skills, and a deep knowledge of underwriting principles. It is a hybrid role with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical underwriting expertise.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with multiple projects.
• Ability to work with ambiguous situations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite highly complex risks and develop endorsement language.
• Determine pricing for complex risks with limited oversight.
• Recommend underwriting policy and pricing strategy.
• Analyze profitability and present reports to management.
• Market products through agencies and brokers; visit key producers.

Skills

Advanced underwriting

Communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Professional designations preferred

Tools

CNA systems

Job description

CNA Insurance is seeking an experienced underwriter to manage a highly complex book of Contract Surety. You’ll lead pricing, endorse language, and mentor junior underwriters while fostering relationships with large producers in the assigned territory.

The role requires advanced analytics, negotiation and presentation skills, and a deep knowledge of underwriting principles. It is a hybrid role with a strong benefits package.