Underwriting Consulting Director - National Accounts Property Shared & Layered

CNA Insurance•Plano, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Underwriting Consulting Director for the National Accounts Property team is responsible for the overall management, business development, analysis, and monitoring of a highly complex book of business. This role requires a technical expert in underwriting shared & layered property policies for the National Accounts team. Operating under general management direction, the director will work within broad limits of authority on assignments that demand a high degree of technical complexity and coordination. The position is based in Plano, TX, offering opportunities to expand market presence throughout the assigned region.

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.
Minimum 5 - 10 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.