CNA Insurance
Underwriting Consultant-National Accounts Casualty West Coast
CNA Insurance, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Our team of Large Account Primary Casualty Underwriters are high-level individual contributors responsible for overall management, business development, growth, and profitability of a book of Large Account Casualty business spanning various industry segments and revenue bands (Manufacturing, Distributors, Education, Real Estate, Technology, Wholesale, Retail, Service classes). This position emphasizes new business production of risk management primary casualty accounts, focusing on underwriting performance, exposure-based pricing, and building strong producer and customer relationships.
This role can be located in Los Angeles, Irvine, San Diego, Denver, Scottsdale, or Seattle offices. The position requires loss-sensitive experience within the large account casualty space and offers a defined career growth track.
Position Summary
Our Underwriters leverage technical, sales, and analytical skills to provide insurance solutions that help CNA’s customers manage risk. They understand CNA’s strategies and appetites, using data to make informed risk decisions. Responsibilities include ensuring profitable growth of an assigned book, adhering to underwriting policies, rating rules, and regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Underwriting Expertise
Review applications and financial requirements to assess risk acceptability
Understand pricing components, rating methodology, and use of predictive modeling tools
Utilize underwriting tools and strategies to follow guidelines
Analyze coverage and limits for proper structuring of CNA’s coverage
Complete underwriting write-ups detailing analysis
Demonstrate technical underwriting skills with thorough account reviews
Follow guidelines to minimize exposure and ensure proper pricing
Stay current on relevant regulations and trends
Portfolio Management
Manage portfolio to meet premium, profitability, and growth goals
Prioritize resources to optimize producer performance
Identify cross-sell opportunities and foster growth across lines
Communicate CNA’s product and appetite clearly at the point of sale
Sales & Distribution Management
Maintain rigorous sales practices using CNA systems
Develop and nurture producer relationships
Implement distributor plans and monitor performance
Build trust and facilitate negotiations with customers
Identify cross-sell opportunities and collaborate with underwriters
All employees should align with CNA’s Winning Behaviors: being externally focused, accountable, collaborative, innovative, and committed to continuous learning.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include underwriting knowledge, effective communication, customer needs analysis, negotiation, problem-solving, and adaptability.
Reporting Relationship : Manager or above
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Expertise in underwriting principles and practices
Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Leadership qualities
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; professional designations preferred
Minimum of eight years’ underwriting experience; roles vary from 3-10+ years
Salary range varies by location and experience, with a comprehensive benefits package. For details, visit
cnabenefits.com . CNA provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities; contact
leaveadministration@cna.com .
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leaveadministration@cna.com .
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