Underwriting Consultant - Nat'l Acct Primary - Loss Sensitive

CNA Insurance; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Underwriting Consultant, where you'll manage and grow a portfolio of large account casualty business. This hybrid role offers the chance to leverage your expertise in loss sensitive account structures while developing strong relationships with both external agents and internal teams. With a focus on new business production and risk management, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring profitability and growth. If you have a passion for underwriting and a desire to make a significant impact in a collaborative culture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of large account casualty underwriting experience.
• Strong understanding of underwriting processes and coverages.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and financials to assess risk acceptability.
• Build and maintain producer relationships to drive sales performance.

Skills

Underwriting Processes

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Professional Designations

Tools

Predictive Modeling Tools

Job description

Underwriting Consultant - Nat'l Acct Primary - Loss Sensitive

Join CNA Insurance as an Underwriting Consultant - Nat'l Acct Primary - Loss Sensitive.

This role involves managing, developing, and growing a portfolio of large account casualty business, with a focus on new business production and risk management primary casualty accounts. The position requires technical expertise in loss sensitive account structures and strong relationship-building skills with external agents and internal teams.

The role is hybrid, based in Plano, TX, with consideration for candidates in Texas, Kansas City, or St. Louis. Candidates should have 5+ years of large account casualty underwriting experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review applications and financials to assess risk acceptability.
• Understand pricing components, rating methodology, and use of predictive modeling tools.
• Analyze coverage and limits to structure CNA's umbrella or excess coverage.
• Complete detailed underwriting write-ups.
• Manage portfolio to meet profitability and growth goals.
• Build and maintain producer relationships, identify cross-sell opportunities, and drive sales performance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of underwriting processes, coverages, and tools.
• Effective communication with all levels of partners.
• Negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and manage multiple projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; professional designations preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of underwriting experience.

CNA offers comprehensive benefits and a culture focused on growth and collaboration. Candidates may be hired as Underwriting Consultant or Underwriting Consulting Director, depending on experience.