Underwriting Director - Cyber/E&O - Midwest

CNA Insurance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Insurance in Chicago seeks an accomplished underwriting leader to direct a regional group and drive profitability, policy development, and business growth across the Midwest. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic execution, and cross-functional collaboration with senior management.

The ideal candidate brings extensive underwriting experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while advancing CNA’s objectives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Directs work activities and manages performance and development of staff.
• Onboards, trains, coaches, leads and develops underwriters and policy authority.
• Develops underwriting policy, pricing and marketing strategies within authority.
• Drives regional initiatives and implements operating plans to meet objectives.
• Reviews underwriting policy and pricing for risks and ensures documentation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Underwriting expertise

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Office software

Education

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Leads and directs an underwriting group and is accountable for business results through overall management, profitability, and business development of a book of Cyber/E&O business throughout the Midwest. In conjunction with senior management, works within the highest limits of authority. Has regional, industry, segment, or company-wide scope of responsibility.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Market 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.

May perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship

AVP or above

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to effectively lead, coach and develop an underwriting group.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
• Senior level technical and business management acumen, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
• Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
• 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.

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