Underwriting Trainee, Ocean Marine

CNA Insurance • Lake Mary, FL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

CNA’s Underwriting Trainee Program provides hands-on experience and professional development for individuals pursuing a career in underwriting. The program includes training in insurance basics, underwriting, professional skills, sales and marketing; technical training in the relevant disciplines; and broader industry education. Training combines on-the-job and virtual learning, instructor-led instruction, testing, self-study, web-based courses, and practical application. Trainees gain exposure to multiple lines of business and industry segments through a formal mentoring program, work with enterprise-wide support functions, and have opportunities to interact with senior leadership.

The role works with underwriting, risk control, and claims consultants to address clients’ evolving insurance needs. Underwriters select and price risks with profit potential by evaluating industry, business, and government data and deciding whether to accept or decline a risk. They also price risks and maintain a steady flow of new and renewal business. CNA offers career-pathing and leadership-track opportunities. This position follows a hybrid schedule from CNA’s Lake Mary, Florida offices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of underwriting.
• Strong sales aptitude.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to learn rapidly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence, overcome obstacles, and develop positive business relationships.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with underwriting, risk control, and claims consultants to meet clients’ evolving insurance needs.
• Evaluate industry, business, and government data to assess risks and decide whether to accept or decline them.
• Price risks.
• Maintain a steady flow of new and renewal business.
• Develop underwriting knowledge through the trainee program’s training and practical learning.

Benefits

• CNA describes its benefits package as comprehensive and competitive, intended to support employees’ and their family members’ physical, financial, emotional, and social wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level