Senior Underwriting Strategy Director

CNA Insurance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Insurance in Chicago seeks a senior underwriter to oversee a high-complexity book of business, focusing on pricing, risk assessment, and coordinating with leadership to shape underwriting policy and strategy.

You will mentor junior underwriters, develop endorsements for complex risks, and build broker relationships while staying current on regulations and market trends. This is a senior individual contributor role requiring strong analytical and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Professional designations preferred.
• 10+ years underwriting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs a combination of duties with senior level management guidance.
• Analyzes and pricing the most complex risks for assigned book.
• Develops specialized endorsement language for complex risks.
• Contributes to underwriting policy, marketing and strategy.
• Interprets corporate strategies for territory-specific execution.
• Mentors less experienced underwriters and leads training.
• Keeps current on state/territory issues and industry trends.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Professional designations preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CNA Insurance in Chicago seeks a senior underwriter to oversee a high-complexity book of business, focusing on pricing, risk assessment, and coordinating with leadership to shape underwriting policy and strategy.

You will mentor junior underwriters, develop endorsements for complex risks, and build broker relationships while staying current on regulations and market trends. This is a senior individual contributor role requiring strong analytical and leadership abilities.