Senior Underwriting Strategy Director

CNA; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

CNA in Chicago seeks an experienced underwriting leader responsible for managing a high-complexity book of business. You will partner with senior management to price, structure endorsements, and set underwriting strategy across the territory.

You will mentor junior underwriters, develop relationships with agencies and brokers, and monitor profitability and compliance. A Bachelor's degree and roughly ten years of underwriting experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; professional designations preferred.
• Ten years underwriting experience with proven results.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines and senior management on the most complex underwriting risks.
• Develops specialized endorsement language for the most complex risks.
• Determines appropriate pricing of the most complex risks for the assigned book of business.
• Participates with senior management in underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy.
• Maintains agency/broker relationships with the largest key customers to ensure profitable outcomes.
• Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters and assists in development of underwriting training.
• Represents the company in industry trade groups and analyzes quality, profitability of risks.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Ambiguity management

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Microsoft Office

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Professional designations preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CNA in Chicago seeks an experienced underwriting leader responsible for managing a high-complexity book of business. You will partner with senior management to price, structure endorsements, and set underwriting strategy across the territory.

You will mentor junior underwriters, develop relationships with agencies and brokers, and monitor profitability and compliance. A Bachelor's degree and roughly ten years of underwriting experience are expected.