Underwriting Director, Inland Marine Alternative Distribution
About The Position
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. The Underwriting Director for Inland Marine Alternative Distribution is accountable for a of business, driving business results and profitable growth through national brokers and wholesalers, with a strong focus on Quota Share Builder's Risk, E&S channel development, and program management. The Underwriting Director will maintain high-level broker relationships in the NYC market, act as the primary technical expert for complex shared/layered builders' risk placements and may oversee a regional underwriting team. In conjunction with senior management, the Underwriting Director works within the highest limits of authority. This role will work from our offices in New York City on a hybrid basis. Please note that the posted compensation is not reflective of the NYC market
Requirements
- Ability to effectively lead, coach and develop an underwriting group.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
- Senior level technical and business management acumen, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
- 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.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
- MBA or its equivalent in experience. Professional designations preferred.
- Typically, a minimum of ten years of underwriting experience with a proven track record of results.
Responsibilities
- Directs the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction.
- Coaches, leads and develops underwriters and directs the development of underwriting training.
- Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy.
- Develops and implements operating plans for enhancing the business and meeting strategic objectives.
- Reviews and directs the application of underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business.
- May market products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community.
- Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes.
- Reports business progress to senior management.
- Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May represent the company in industry trade groups.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
