UW Consultant (Contract Surety)

CNA Insurance; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Insurance in Maryland seeks an experienced underwriter to manage a highly complex book of contract surety accounts. You will serve as a technical expert, pricing risk, and guiding policy decisions.

The role requires advanced underwriting skills, strong communication, and leadership to mentor teammates. Expect base pay guidance from $72,000 to $141,000 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to influence underwriting strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; professional designations preferred.
• Typically eight years underwriting experience.
• Experience with complex risk analysis and pricing is expected.

Responsibilities

• Underwrites highly complex risks using diagnostic and analytical methods.
• Determines pricing of complex risks for the assigned book in line with compliance.
• Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy.
• Analyzes profitability and presents reports to management.
• Markets products through agencies or brokerage networks and conducts field visits.
• Develops and maintains agency/broker relationships to achieve profitable outcomes.
• Keeps current on state/territory issues and industry trends; participates in industry groups if applicable.
• Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters and assists in training.
• Uses CNA systems for day-to-day underwriting activities.
• Leads special underwriting projects and presentations.

Skills

Advanced underwriting

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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.

Individual contributor responsible for the overall management, business development, analysis and monitoring of a highly complex book of business of Contract Surety accounts. Recognized as a technical expert in an underwriting specialty. Under general management direction, works within broad limits of authority on assignments requiring a high degree of technical complexity and coordination. May have regional, industry segment or company-wide scope.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Works on highly complex underwriting risks employing diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability. Develops specialized endorsement language for highly complex risk.
• Determines appropriate pricing of complex risks for assigned book of business based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements and with little oversight needed from superiors.
• Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy.
• Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of highly complex risks underwritten; prepares and presents reports to management.
• Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community and makes field visits.
• Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships with large producers within the assigned territory to reach positive and profitable outcomes on complex, high-risk business.
• Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May participate in industry trade groups.
• Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters and assists in the development of underwriting training.
• Utilizes advanced functionality in relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities.
• Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations.

Reporting Relationship

Manager or above

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

1. Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
2. Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
3. Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
4. Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
5. Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
7. Demonstrated leadership skills.

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.
2. Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience.

Title for this role may flex based on experience and skillset. Alternate titles may include the following: "Underwriter" or "Underwriting Specialist"

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 $72,000 to $141,000 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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