Tech Underwriting Director West Growth Leader

CNA Insurance; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

CNA Insurance is seeking an Underwriting Director to lead and direct the West Middle Market Technology Property & Casualty underwriting group. You will drive profitability, staff development, and strategic initiatives, with authority within the top limits and close collaboration with senior management.

The role requires MBA or equivalent and a minimum of ten years underwriting experience, with a track record of results.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent in experience; professional designations preferred.
• Typically a minimum of ten years of underwriting experience with a proven track record of results.

Responsibilities

• Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines
• Directs the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction
• Onboards, trains, coaches, leads and develops underwriters and participates in the development of underwriting training and is accountable for granting underwriting authority
• Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy; responsible for reviewing and approving referrals within authority
• Drives regional and business unit initiatives and strategies and holds underwriting team accountable for execution; develops and implements operating plans for enhancing the business and meeting strategic objectives
• Reviews and directs the application of underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business for new and renewal business; drives adherence to documentation and referral standards and completes file reviews to drive continuous improvement in underwriting quality
• Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community
• Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes
• Reports business progress to senior management
• Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends; may represent the company in industry trade groups

Education

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CNA Insurance is seeking an Underwriting Director to lead and direct the West Middle Market Technology Property & Casualty underwriting group. You will drive profitability, staff development, and strategic initiatives, with authority within the top limits and close collaboration with senior management.

The role requires MBA or equivalent and a minimum of ten years underwriting experience, with a track record of results.