Underwriting Trainee - Surety

Underwriting Trainee - Surety

CNA Insurance — Surety Underwriting Trainee program

THIS ROLE WILL START IN JUNE 2026.

CNA Surety’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. The trainee program is for 1 year in a specified city, and upon successful completion of the program individuals will be promoted to an Underwriter, most likely in another city in that geographic region. The candidate must be open to the possibility of relocation after the completion of the Trainee program.

Job Description

As a Surety Underwriting Trainee, you will have access to professional skills development, productivity courses and much more. You will primarily learn underwriting principles and standards in a CNA Surety branch office. You will analyze, evaluate, and refer new and existing business to a more senior level underwriter within the branch office. During the program our curriculum provides:

• Reviews bond applications and financial documentation to determine if the applicant is an acceptable risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards. Determines the need for additional evidence of financial standing and appropriate strategy.
• Instructor-led training, testing, self-study courses, web-based training and practical application with guidance through a formal mentoring program.
• Recommends risks after complete analysis and consideration of applicant documentation, business factors and competitive situations.
• Prepares written communications on adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations.
• May assist in marketing products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community. Develops and maintains positive agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive outcomes. May travel approximately 1 to 1½ days a week to agent locations shadowing more senior underwriters prospecting business.
• Performs other essential duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar program. Minor in Marketing or Communication Studies a plus.
• Prior work or internship experience in a related discipline (finance, credit, accounting) strongly preferred.
• Must possess excellent communication and analysis skills.
• Willingness to relocate after completion of the Trainee Program.

CNA Surety is known for its expert underwriting, solid financial strength, market leadership and creative solutions to all bonding requirements. Through a combined network of approximately 34,000 independent agents, the company has the capability to serve a full range of bonding needs, from the smallest commercial bonds to multi-million dollar contract bonds. CNA Surety ranks as one of the largest surety companies in the United States.

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. For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit

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

Role Details

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Finance and Sales
• Industries:
  Financial Services and Insurance

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