Strategic Underwriting Analytics Project Lead

CNA Insurance; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Insurance in Chicago seeks a senior professional to lead data analytics within Specialty Underwriting. You will guide strategy, execute cross-functional initiatives and provide data-driven insights to improve performance.

The role emphasizes developing forecasting models, optimizing underwriting processes, and communicating complex analyses to executives. A strong business acumen and leadership ability are essential to drive initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, economics, mathematics, finance, statistics, or related field.
• Typically a minimum of seven years of related work experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads medium-complexity underwriting data projects from planning through execution.
• Partners with cross-functional teams to align data initiatives with business goals.
• Develops and enhances analytical models, including underwriting forecasting.
• Delivers data-driven insights to support strategy and decision-making.
• Mentors colleagues and manages competing priorities to ensure timely outputs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Project management

Excel/PowerPoint proficiency

Power BI/Tableau

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CNA Insurance in Chicago seeks a senior professional to lead data analytics within Specialty Underwriting. You will guide strategy, execute cross-functional initiatives and provide data-driven insights to improve performance.

The role emphasizes developing forecasting models, optimizing underwriting processes, and communicating complex analyses to executives. A strong business acumen and leadership ability are essential to drive initiatives in a collaborative environment.