Underwriting Director, Aging Services - West

CNA Insurance; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 97 000 - 189 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

CNA Insurance in Chicago seeks an experienced leader to co-lead the Aging Services Retail underwriting team and mentor underwriters. You will help develop training and ensure alignment with CNA's strategic direction.

The role emphasizes profitable growth through Retail distribution partners, agency relationships, and pricing complex risks. An MBA and 10+ years underwriting experience are typical prerequisites.

Qualificações

• MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Typically a minimum of ten years of underwriting experience.

Responsabilidades

• Co-lead Aging Services Retail team and mentor underwriters.
• Drive profitable growth through Retail distribution partners and agency/broker relationships.
• Develop underwriting policy, marketing initiatives, and business strategy.

Conhecimentos

Team leadership

Coaching

Communication

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Formação académica

MBA or equivalent

10+ years underwriting experience

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Shares leadership responsibility for the Aging Services Retail team, with direct oversight of a portion of the team’s underwriters.
• Collaborates with the Aging Services Retail AVP to co-lead the team, ensuring alignment with CNA's strategic direction and business goals.
• Coaches, mentors, and develops underwriters and contributes to the design and delivery of underwriting training and development programs.
• Drives profitable growth through Retail distribution partners and the development and management of key agency and broker relationships.
• Participates with senior management in the development and execution of underwriting policy, marketing initiatives, and business strategy.
• Develops and implements operating plans to enhance business performance and achieve strategic objectives.
• Executes portfolio management strategies to achieve growth and profitability targets.
• Represents the Aging Services Retail team at industry conferences and events and stays current on regulatory, market, competitive, and industry trends.
• Collaborates with senior management on complex underwriting risks, applying advanced analysis to assess risk acceptability.
• Determines appropriate pricing for complex risks based on financial and competitive analysis and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Reports business progress, portfolio performance, and emerging issues to senior management.
• Acts as a change agent for the Aging Services Retail team and the CNA enterprise, supporting the adoption of new technologies and strategic initiatives.
• Exemplifies excellence in underwriting, leadership, distribution, documentation, and team development.

Reporting Relationship

AVP, Underwriting or above

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to effectively co-lead, coach, and develop an underwriting team while fostering alignment, accountability, and collaboration.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of CNA’s internal and external business partners.
• Senior-level technical and business management acumen, underwriting expertise, and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of Retail distribution, agency and broker relationship management, and portfolio management strategies that support profitable growth.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess complex risks, determine appropriate pricing, and manage multiple priorities and teams.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations, lead through change, and support the adoption of new technologies and strategic initiatives.
• Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
• Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive, long-term view of business goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.

Education & Experience

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

In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $97,000 to $189,000 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 cnabenefits.com.