Underwriting Director - Surety

CNA Insurance; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CNA Insurance is looking for a Senior Underwriting Manager to lead and develop a team in Scottsdale, AZ. This role involves directing underwriting policies, developing staff, and maintaining broker relationships. Ideal candidates will have a BA/BS degree, a minimum of seven years underwriting experience, and strong communication skills. The company fosters a supportive culture, providing competitive benefits, and relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of underwriting experience with a proven track record.
• Strong knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop an underwriting group.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages the performance and development of staff.
• Develops and implements underwriting policies and strategies.
• Maintains relationships with agencies and brokers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Underwriting principles

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration

Professional designations (e.g. AFSB) or MBA preferred

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.

CNA seeks to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.

For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, check out our Candidate Guide.

Job Description

This position will sit in the Scottsdale, AZ office. Relocation is available.

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.
• Coaches, leads and develops underwriters and directs the development of underwriting training.
• Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy.
• 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.
• May 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.

Reporting Relationship

AVP or above

Skills, Knowledge And 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 And Experience

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration (or similar).
• Typically a minimum of seven years of underwriting experience with a proven track record of results.
• Professional designations (e.g. AFSB) and/or MBA preferred.

CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].