Underwriting Trainee: Hands-On, Mentored Program

CNA Financial; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Financial in Chicago, IL is seeking candidates for its Underwriting Trainee Program. You will receive hands-on experience, professional skills development, and mentoring across underwriting, risk control and claims.

The program blends on-the-job and virtual training, exposure to multiple lines of business, and opportunities to interact with senior leadership as you build your underwriting career in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of underwriting.
• Strong sales aptitude and ability to learn rapidly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in underwriting by evaluating risk using industry and data insights.
• Participate in pricing decisions and renewal business considerations.
• Collaborate with underwriting, risk control and claims teams to meet client needs.
• Engage in a formal mentoring program and leadership development track.

Skills

Sales aptitude

Analytical skills

Communication (verbal & written)

Interpersonal skills

Ability to learn quickly

Education

Bachelor's degree with 3.0 GPA

Job description

CNA Financial in Chicago, IL is seeking candidates for its Underwriting Trainee Program. You will receive hands-on experience, professional skills development, and mentoring across underwriting, risk control and claims.

The program blends on-the-job and virtual training, exposure to multiple lines of business, and opportunities to interact with senior leadership as you build your underwriting career in a hybrid work environment.