Underwriting Trainee - National Accounts Casualty, Wholesale Excess

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

Job summary

CNA Insurance is seeking an Underwriting Trainee in Chicago, IL, offering a structured program with hands-on experience, instructor-led training, and mentoring across underwriting, risk control and claims. The role blends on-site and virtual learning under a formal development track.

The program emphasizes underwriting foundations, sales aptitude and analytical skills, with a national base pay range disclosed in some jurisdictions. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

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 analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to learn rapidly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to influence, overcome obstacles and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating risks by reviewing industry, business and government data.
• Participate in underwriting, pricing decisions and risk selection processes.
• Engage in on-the-job and virtual training within the program and mentorship.
• collaborate with underwriting, risk control and claims colleagues to serve clients.

Skills

Sales aptitude

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

CNA's Underwriting Trainee Program offers a rewarding career path for individuals interested in working for a company that provides hands on experience and unique opportunities.

As an Underwriting Trainee, you will have access to professional skills development, productivity courses and much more.

OUR CURRICULUM PROVIDES

• Instruction in insurance basics; underwriting, professional, sales and marketing skills.
• Technical training within discipline(s) and deeper knowledge of the broader industry.
• A combination of on-the-job and virtual training.
• Exposure to multiple lines of business and industry segments through a formal mentoring program.
• Instructor-led training, testing, self-study courses, Web-based training and practical application.
• A working relationship with critical enterprise-wide support functions.
• A unique opportunity to interact with senior leadership.

We offer an opportunity for you to work with other underwriting, risk control and claim consultants to meet the evolving insurance needs of our clients.

CNA's underwriters are responsible for selecting and pricing risks that have profit potential. The process requires underwriters to evaluate a business by reviewing industry, business, and government data, then deciding whether to accept or decline the risk. The underwriter is also responsible for pricing, as well as maintaining a steady flow of new and renewal business.

Our effective career pathing programs, including our leadership tracks, offer you the opportunity to grow your career at CNA.

This position will work on a hybrid schedule from our offices in Chicago, IL.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

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. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills, good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to learn rapidly. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence, overcome obstacles, and develop positive business relationships. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. #LI-MA1 #LI-Hybrid

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 $35,000 to $65,000 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.

CNA utilizes AI-enabled technology during the recruiting process. For more information, please visit our careers page.

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

At CNA, we are focused on success, individually and collectively. We pride ourselves on promoting a culture that challenges and engages people. We strive to connect people, departments and business areas, to function as a team, and to serve our customers and communities with professionalism and respect. Our dedication to employee engagement, continuous learning and the open exchange of ideas is the cornerstone of our business.

These ideals, combined with our focus on the customer, enable us to explore new market opportunities and build on our success. Our values, culture and financial strength are what differentiates us from other employers and make CNA the place you want to work.

At CNA, we are committed to advancing a culture of inclusion - one that attracts talent from all walks of life, foster respect and collaboration, and enables all of our colleagues to do their best work.

At CNA, we have a long standing commitment to the diverse communities in which we live and work. We actively make a difference for the greater good through partnerships, sustainability, initiatives, and working together for a better tomorrow.

Corporate Social Responsibility is not one person, or one department, it's the entire enterprise coming together to make the world a better place.