Underwriting Technician, Large Casualty
About The Position
CNA’s National Accounts Casualty, Large Casualty team provides primary casualty insurance products, including General Liability, Commercial Auto, and Workers’ Compensation, to large businesses. The team underwrites a diverse range of industries and works with national brokers. Typical account sizes start at $500,000 in premium on a multi-line basis. Under general supervision, the Underwriting Technician processes new and renewal insurance applications accurately and on time. The role partners with underwriters across the underwriting function, supplying information needed for prudent underwriting decisions and providing high-level support. The position may be filled at a Senior Underwriting Technician level depending on experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- Typically at least three years of related work experience in an office environment.
- 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 and other business-related software.
Nice To Haves
- Some college preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine selection, evaluation, and pricing of the least complex risks within designated authority and established procedures.
- Assist underwriters by communicating with agencies on routine matters.
- Request underwriting and state-mandated requirements based on guidelines.
- Enter insurance application data, verify the information provided, and check compliance with state requirements.
- Issue and assemble policies after receiving underwriter approval.
- At an underwriter’s request, process policy cancellations, declinations, and reissues.
- At an underwriter’s request, review underwriting requirements and potentially recommend acceptance or denial using preset procedures.
- May assist with training other Underwriting Technicians.
- May assist with special projects.
- May update the underwriting system.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package supporting employees’ and family members’ physical, financial, emotional, and social wellbeing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
