Underwriting Consultant(Commercial Construction P&C)

CNA • Littleton, CO

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Individual contributor responsible for the overall management, business development, analysis and monitoring of a highly complex book of business. 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.

Requirements

• Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
• Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience.

Nice To Haves

• Professional designations preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees