Underwriting Consulting Director, Equipment Breakdown
Locations: Chicago, IL, USA
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-4483
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Works with senior management on the most complex underwriting risks employing advanced diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability.
- Develops specialized endorsement language for the most complex risks.
- Determines appropriate pricing of the most complex risks for assigned book of business based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements.
- Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy.
- Interprets corporate strategies and initiatives to tailor the company's approach based upon the assigned territory.
- Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of the most complex risks underwritten, and presents reports to senior management.
- Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community and makes field visits.
- Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships, particularly with the largest key customers in assigned territory.
- Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends.
- Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters and assists in the development of underwriting training.
- Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations.
Reporting Relationship: Director or above
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- The highest level of technical and product specific expertise, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- 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.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.
- Typically a minimum of ten years underwriting experience with proven track record of results.
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact leaveadministration@cna.com.
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