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    Underwriting Consultant - Minneapolis, United States - CNA

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    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.


    CNA seeks to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.

    For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, check out our Candidate Guide.

    CNA is a dynamic market leader, dedicated to delivering exceptional service and innovative insurance solutions to our clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Aging Services Retail team.

    As an Underwriting Consultant in Aging Services Retail, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, fast paced, and growing team.

    The Underwriting Consultant position is responsible for the overall management, business development, and monitoring of a highly complex book of Aging Services Professional and General Liability, Auto Liability and Umbrella/Excess Liability business.

    We are seeking a talented market facing underwriter and passionate technical expert, ready to contribute to our aging services portfolio.

    Under general management direction, this underwriter will work within broad limits of authority on assignments requiring a high degree of technical complexity and coordination.

    This underwriter will also be responsible for developing and maintaining strong retail distribution partner relationships within a territory of the Midwestern region of the USA.


    JOB DESCRIPTION:
    Essential Duties & Responsibilities

    Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
    Works on highly complex underwriting risks employing diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability. Develops specialized endorsement language for highly complex risk.

    Determines appropriate pricing of complex risks for assigned book of business based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements and with little oversight needed from superiors.

    Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy. Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of highly complex risks underwritten; prepares and presents reports to management.
    Markets products and services through the retail channel and maintains a strong external focus, through virtual and in person engagement

    Develops and maintains retail agency relationships with key distributions partners within the assigned territory to reach positive and profitable outcomes on complex, high-risk business.

    Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May participate in industry trade groups.
    Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters and assists in the development of underwriting training.
    Utilizes advanced functionality in relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities. Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations.

    May perform additional duties as assigned.

    Reporting Relationship


    AVP
    Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
    Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
    Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
    Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
    Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
    Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
    Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software. Demonstrated leadership skills.

    Education & Experience
    Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
    Professional designations preferred.
    Typically a minimum 8+ years underwriting experience.

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