Underwriting Associate: Risk, Pricing & Client Growth

CNA Insurance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Insurance in Chicago seeks an underwriter to manage risk from submission through policy issuance for renewal and new business within limited authority. You will partner with other underwriters to provide the information needed for prudent decisions and serve as the first-line contact for producers and customers.

Responsibilities include underwriting analysis, handling endorsements within authority, renewals triage, pricing rationale, and thorough documentation for compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Typically 3+ years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of Property and Casualty underwriting and policy processing.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite risk from submission to policy issuance.
• Handle endorsements within delegated authority.
• Triage renewal books and propose next steps.
• Collaborate with CNA units to resolve issues.
• Document files for compliance and quality.
• Develop pricing strategies and document rationale.
• Complete quotes and negotiate with partners.
• Act as first-line contact to producers/customers.
• Assist in marketing and field visits.
• Serve as a resource and coach for others.

Skills

Property & Casualty underwriting

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Coaching others

Customer service

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

CNA Insurance in Chicago seeks an underwriter to manage risk from submission through policy issuance for renewal and new business within limited authority. You will partner with other underwriters to provide the information needed for prudent decisions and serve as the first-line contact for producers and customers.

Responsibilities include underwriting analysis, handling endorsements within authority, renewals triage, pricing rationale, and thorough documentation for compliance.