Senior Underwriting Strategist: Complex Risks & Leadership

CNA Insurance; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Insurance in Irvine, California is seeking an experienced underwriting professional to manage, develop, analyze and monitor a highly complex book of business. This individual will be a technical expert in underwriting specialty and operate with broad authority on complex assignments.

You will price complex risks, develop endorsement language, mentor junior underwriters, and build broker relationships while staying current on regulations and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Professional designations preferred.
• Minimum eight years underwriting experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze highly complex underwriting risks using diagnostic and systematic analysis.
• Develop endorsement language for highly complex risks.
• Determine pricing of complex risks for the assigned book.
• Make recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy.
• Analyze profitability and present reports to management.
• Market products via agencies or broker networks and conduct field visits.
• Maintain agency/broker relationships with large producers in the territory.
• Stay current on state and regulatory trends; participate in industry groups as applicable.
• Mentor less experienced underwriters and assist in training.
• Utilize CNA systems for day-to-day activities.
• Lead special underwriting projects and presentations.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Strong communication

Analytical/problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CNA Insurance in Irvine, California is seeking an experienced underwriting professional to manage, develop, analyze and monitor a highly complex book of business. This individual will be a technical expert in underwriting specialty and operate with broad authority on complex assignments.

You will price complex risks, develop endorsement language, mentor junior underwriters, and build broker relationships while staying current on regulations and industry trends.