Underwriting Technician, National Accounts Casualty

CNA Insurance

2d•Remote

About The Position

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. CNA’s National Accounts Casualty, Large Casualty team provides primary casualty insurance products such as General Liability, Commercial Auto, and Workers’ Compensation to large businesses. Our National Accounts team underwrites a diverse mix of business and industry classes including Manufacturing, Professional Services, Construction, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Real-estate, Distributors, Technology, Wholesale, and Retail. Typical account sizes start at $500,000 and up in premium on a multi-line basis and works with national brokers. Under general supervision, the Underwriting Technician is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of new and renewal insurance applications. This role partners with Underwriters on all aspects of the Underwriting function, including providing the necessary information to allow for prudent underwriting decisions, and provides high-level support to underwriters.

Requirements

Knowledge of policy processing procedures and documentation.
Knowledge of applicable insurance products.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work at high levels of productivity and quality.
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software.
High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
Typically a minimum three years of related work experience in an office environment.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.

Responsibilities

Within designated authority and following established procedures, performs routine selection, evaluation, and pricing of the least complex risks.
Assists underwriters by communicating with agencies on routine matters.
Requests underwriting and/or state mandated requirements, based on guidelines.
Performs data entry of insurance application, including verification of information provided and compliance to state requirements.
Issues and assembles policies upon receipt of underwriter approval.
Upon request from underwriters, processes cancellations, declinations and reissues of policies.
Upon request from underwriters, may review underwriting requirements and may recommend acceptance or denial utilizing preset procedures.
May provide assistance and/or training to other Underwriting Technicians.
May assist in special project work.
May update the underwriting system.