Underwriting Trainee: National Accounts, Hybrid — Chicago

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

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.