CNA Insurance
AVP, Underwriting - Wholesale Umbrella & Excess
CNA Insurance, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
In this officer position, you will lead and direct an underwriting team specializing in National Accounts Casualty (NAC) Umbrella & Excess Wholesale within the West regions. Your primary responsibilities include driving underwriting excellence, ensuring profitability, and fostering business development for a regional portfolio. You will be accountable to achieve business results through effective management and strategic implementation of objectives and policies for NAC Wholesale business, aligning with the company’s strategic plans.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
Implements strategic objectives, underwriting strategies and best practices with substantial impact on the short-term success of a product line or segment. Ensures the achievement of continued profitability, growth and/or operational efficiencies for a product line or segment through assessment of risk tolerance, market appetite and emerging risk issues. Evaluates underwriting performance based on financial analysis. Includes rate, reserve adequacy, operational, planning and product reviews. Provides results to members of the underwriting management team and develops plans to resolve issues. Monitors the usage and profitability of alternative pricing programs. Drives adherence to underwriting authority delegation, audit criteria and catastrophe management for a product line or segment. Collaborates with business partners in Risk Control, Actuarial, Claim, Worldwide Operations and Compliance to address governance and compliance issues related to underwriting practices. Provides guidance and direction in the development of underwriting and training tools. May lead, direct and have full management accountability for staff in area of responsibility with an emphasis on talent management and succession planning in accordance with strategic direction. May take lead responsibility for the development of underwriting strategies and position papers for emerging issues when assigned. May maintain relationships with branches, brokers, agents and customers to assess risk tolerance, market appetite and emerging issues.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
Typically VP and above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
In-depth technical knowledge of underwriting theories and practices within the insurance field. Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of external and/or internal business partners within scope of responsibility, team and/or matrix environment. Leadership and management skills, demonstrating integrity and professionalism. Ability to drive results by identifying, and resolving problems within scope of responsibility. Knowledge of the insurance industry, its products and services. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree with Master’s preferred in a related discipline, or equivalent. Typically a minimum of 10 years of related work experience, with five years management experience. Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) roles.
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 $152,000 to $242,000 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 visit cnabenefits.com.
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact leaveadministration@cna.com
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AVP, Underwriting - Wholesale Umbrella & Excess
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CNA Insurance 6 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
AVP, Underwriting - Wholesale Umbrella & Excess
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CNA Insurance Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from CNA Insurance You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. 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.
Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
In this officer position, you will lead and direct an underwriting team specializing in National Accounts Casualty (NAC) Umbrella & Excess Wholesale within the West regions. Your primary responsibilities include driving underwriting excellence, ensuring profitability, and fostering business development for a regional portfolio. You will be accountable to achieve business results through effective management and strategic implementation of objectives and policies for NAC Wholesale business, aligning with the company’s strategic plans.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
Implements strategic objectives, underwriting strategies and best practices with substantial impact on the short-term success of a product line or segment. Ensures the achievement of continued profitability, growth and/or operational efficiencies for a product line or segment through assessment of risk tolerance, market appetite and emerging risk issues. Evaluates underwriting performance based on financial analysis. Includes rate, reserve adequacy, operational, planning and product reviews. Provides results to members of the underwriting management team and develops plans to resolve issues. Monitors the usage and profitability of alternative pricing programs. Drives adherence to underwriting authority delegation, audit criteria and catastrophe management for a product line or segment. Collaborates with business partners in Risk Control, Actuarial, Claim, Worldwide Operations and Compliance to address governance and compliance issues related to underwriting practices. Provides guidance and direction in the development of underwriting and training tools. May lead, direct and have full management accountability for staff in area of responsibility with an emphasis on talent management and succession planning in accordance with strategic direction. May take lead responsibility for the development of underwriting strategies and position papers for emerging issues when assigned. May maintain relationships with branches, brokers, agents and customers to assess risk tolerance, market appetite and emerging issues.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
Typically VP and above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
In-depth technical knowledge of underwriting theories and practices within the insurance field. Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of external and/or internal business partners within scope of responsibility, team and/or matrix environment. Leadership and management skills, demonstrating integrity and professionalism. Ability to drive results by identifying, and resolving problems within scope of responsibility. Knowledge of the insurance industry, its products and services. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree with Master’s preferred in a related discipline, or equivalent. Typically a minimum of 10 years of related work experience, with five years management experience. Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) roles.
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 $152,000 to $242,000 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 visit cnabenefits.com.
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact leaveadministration@cna.com
Seniority level
Seniority levelNot Applicable Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionFinance and Sales IndustriesFinancial Services and Insurance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CNA Insurance by 2x Get notified about new Assistant Vice President Underwriting jobs in
Dallas, TX . Senior Underwriter, E&S General LiabilityCiti Commercial Bank - Commercial Lending Management - Assistant Vice President, General Industries Underwriter Irving, TX $96,400.00-$144,600.00 1 week ago BSA FIU II Analyst (Full Time) - Amarillo, Plano or Sugar Land Addison, TX $120,000.00-$222,000.00 1 week ago Territory Underwriting Manager - E&S Texas Dallas, TX $114,639.00-$176,545.00 9 months ago Irving, TX $88,800.00-$165,600.00 3 days ago Audit (Business and Finance) | Analyst | Dallas Dallas, TX $110,000.00-$140,000.00 6 hours ago Dallas, TX $100,000.00-$165,000.00 3 days ago Senior Underwriter, Environmental Site PollutionE&S Casualty Regional Underwriting Manager Addison, TX $130,000.00-$215,000.00 3 days ago Senior Underwriter, Medical Stop Loss Captives Plano, TX $99,000.00-$164,000.00 1 month ago Technical Underwriting Manager-Commercial Surety (remote from Texas)Construction Professional Liability Underwriter (Mid-Level II or Sr. Level III) Dallas, TX $75,000.00-$165,000.00 9 hours ago Technical Underwriting Manager - Inland Marine We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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