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JOB DESCRIPTION:

CNA provides Excess Liability Coverages to businesses of all sizes. Our Commercial standard lines umbrella and excess team underwrites a diverse mix of business and industry classes including Manufacturing, Distributors, Real Estate, Technology, Retail, Hospitality and Professional Services.
Our Excess Casualty Underwriters are high level individual contributors handling lead umbrella and excess accounts, both monoline and over CNA risk management primary accounts. Recognized as a technical expert, you will drive business results through strong sales, marketing and relationship building skills with external and internal business partners, responsible for overall management, business development, growth and profitability of a book business within the retail monoline umbrella space.

This position will work from our offices in New York City on a hybrid in-office schedule.

Please note the compensation listed in this job description is based on a national average and is not indicative to the New York market.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Reviews applications and financial requirements for risks requiring complex underwriting skills. Determines acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards. Also, determines the need for additional evidence of insurability and appropriate strategy.

• Determines appropriate pricing based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements.

• Prepares quotes and answers questions from agencies, policyholders or other external contacts and escalates issues to management along with proposed solutions as necessary. Negotiates with agents to reach positive and profitable outcomes.

• Notifies agencies of adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations.

• Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of risks underwritten and prepares reports for management review.

• Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community and makes field visits. Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships.

• May provide guidance and assistance to other underwriters and to other functional areas, particularly when related to cross-sell opportunities.

• Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends and freely shares information with others.

• Utilizes advanced functionality in relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities.

• Works with more senior underwriters or management on risks exceeding authority level or requiring special handling.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. Advanced knowledge of underwriting and insurance industry theories and practices.
2. Demonstrated high level of technical expertise and product specific knowledge.
3. Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
4. Ability to work independently.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Ability to exercise independent judgment and to make critical business decisions effectively.
7. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software.
8. Demonstrated leadership skills.

Education & Experience

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.
2. Typically, eight years' underwriting experience.

As determined by CNA and depending on the applicant's experience and/or qualifications, candidates may be hired into one of two Underwriter positions: Underwriting Consultant or Underwriting Consulting Director. Typically, 5-10+ years of related experience.

In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $72,000 to $141,000 annually.Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. 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. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visitcnabenefits.com.

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