Underwriting Consultant, National Accounts Property, Wholesale

CNA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking an Excess & Surplus Underwriting Consultant in Los Angeles, California. In this hybrid role, you'll be responsible for managing a complex book of business, utilizing advanced underwriting skills to assess risks and make pricing recommendations. With a focus on mentorship, you'll guide less experienced underwriters while developing specialized endorsement languages. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and typically eight years of underwriting experience, with a salary range of $72,000 to $141,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Typically a minimum of eight years underwriting experience.
• Professional designations preferred.
• Ability to deal with ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze complex underwriting risks.
• Develop specialized endorsement language for risks.
• Determine pricing of complex risks.

Skills

Advanced technical expertise

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential. When you join the Cardinal, a CNA brand, National Accounts Property, Wholesale team as an Excess & Surplus Underwriting Consultant, you are responsible for the overall management, business development, analysis and monitoring of a highly complex book of business. You will be recognized as a technical expert in underwriting ground-up monoline policies. Under general management direction, you will work within broad limits of authority on assignments requiring a high degree of technical complexity and coordination. This hybrid role will work 4 days per week in the market from our local offices in California, Arizona, Colorado, or Texas.**Essential Duties & Responsibilities** Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: Works on highly complex underwriting risks employing diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability. Develop specialized endorsement language for highly complex risk.Determines appropriate pricing of complex risks for assigned book of business based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements and with little oversight needed from superiors.Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy. Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters and assists in the development of underwriting training.Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations. 1. Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and high levelpractices and procedures. 3. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects. 4. Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues. 5. Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems. 6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software. 7. Demonstrated leadership skills. **Skills, Knowledge and Abilities** of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, 2. Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.**Education and Experience** 1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred. 2. Typically, a minimum eight years underwriting experience.As determined by CNA and depending on the applicant’s experience and/or qualifications, candidates may be hired into one of three Underwriter positions: Underwriting Specialist, Underwriting Consultant, or Underwriting Consulting Director. Typically, 3-10+ years of related experience.n certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, *the national base pay range for this job level is $72,000 to $141,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit .*