Underwriter - Private​/Non-Profit Management Liability Center

Underwriter - Private/Non-Profit Management Liability Center

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Under broad supervision, responsible for underwriting risks in a renewal book of business for Private/Non-Profit Management Liability. Works within limited authority on assignments of moderate technical complexity. Utilizes underwriting policies and guidelines, rating manual rules and insurance laws and regulations.

• Review applications and financial requirements for risks requiring moderate technical underwriting skills. Determine acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards.
• Recommend appropriate pricing and coverage modifications or enhancements for risks after complete analysis and consideration of applicant documentation, business factors and competitive situations.
• Prepare quotes and answer questions from agencies, internal and external contacts and escalates issues as necessary.
• Prepare written communication on adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations. Verbally notify agents of decisions where appropriate in order to ensure clear understanding of the decision.
• Analyze quality, quantity, and profitability of risks underwritten and prepare reports for management review.
• May assist in marketing products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community and makes field visits.
• Develop and maintain positive agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive outcomes.
• Keep current on state/territory issues, regulations and trends.
• Work with more senior underwriters or management on risks exceeding authority level or requiring special handling.
• Develop proficiency in all relevant CNA systems. Also, may update the underwriting systems.

• Knowledge of underwriting and insurance industry theories and practices.
• Develop technical expertise and negotiation skills and product specific knowledge of Private/Non-Profit Management Liability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems as well as the ability to learn rapidly, adapt quickly to change, and to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound business decisions effectively.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Completion of a formal underwriting training program or minimum one year underwriting experience.

In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The national base pay range for this job level is $47,000 to $78,000 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.

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