Underwriting Specialist

1 month ago

Chicago, United States CNA Full time

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 .
Under technical direction, responsible for underwriting risks in a book of business. Works within specific limits of authority on assignments requiring significant technical complexity and coordination. Utilizes underwriting policies and guidelines, rating manual rules and insurance laws and regulations.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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 a minimum three to five years underwriting experience.
#LI-KC2
#LI-Hybrid
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 .

  • Credit Underwriting Specialist

    3 days ago

    Chicago, United States Adyen Full time

    This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.  For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture...

  • Credit Underwriting Specialist

    4 days ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States Adyen Full time

    This is AdyenAdyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture...

  • Underwriting Specialist

    7 days ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States Selby Jennings Full time

    We have partnered with an insurance company that is currently looking for an Executive Casualty Underwriter. This company is highly regarded for its dedication to maintaining a healthy work-life balance and offering competitive compensation and benefits.Requirements:You must have at least 7 years of experience in underwriting to be considered. Your knowledge...

  • Underwriting Specialist

    1 week ago

    Chicago, United States Selby Jennings Full time

    An Insurance carrier we're partnered with is seeking an Executive Casualty Underwriter. They are consistently recognized as a great best place to work as they prioritize work-life balance and great compensation & benefits.Qualifications:Experience Matters: You'll need a minimum of 7 years of underwriting experience. Your expertise will be crucial in...

  • Underwriting Specialist

    1 month ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States CNA Full time

    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...

  • Aerospace Senior Specialist, Underwriting Support

    1 month ago

    Chicago, United States American International Group Full time

    This position reports to the Aerospace N. America Operations Manager. The Senior Specialist is an individual contributor within the Underwriting Support Unit of the unit's field operations. The role is responsible for performing tasks that directly support the underwriting team. As the owner and principal facilitator of assigned accounts, the Senior...

  • Aerospace Senior Specialist, Underwriting Support

    1 month ago

    Chicago, United States American International Group Full time

    This position reports to the Aerospace N. America Operations Manager. The Senior Specialist is an individual contributor within the Underwriting Support Unit of the unit's field operations. The role is responsible for performing tasks that directly support the underwriting team. As the owner and principal facilitator of assigned accounts, the Senior...

  • Commercial Production Underwriter

    2 months ago

    Chicago, United States General Search & Recruitment Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCommercial Production UnderwriterChicago, ILJoin our client's vibrant team as a Marketing Underwriting Specialist based in Chicago for our Commercial Middle Market division.With a century-old legacy and a top A rating from A M Best, our company is experiencing significant nationwide growth, cementing our position as one of...

  • Commercial Production Underwriter

    1 week ago

    Chicago, United States General Search & Recruitment Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCommercial Production UnderwriterChicago, ILJoin our client's vibrant team as a Marketing Underwriting Specialist based in Chicago for our Commercial Middle Market division.With a century-old legacy and a top A rating from A M Best, our company is experiencing significant nationwide growth, cementing our position as one of...

  • Underwriting Specialist- Umbrella and Excess

    1 month ago

    Chicago, United States Great American Insurance Group Full time

    Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty...

  • Production Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States AIG Full time

    Production Specialist (Sr. Casualty Underwriter) - Lexington Casualty This Underwriter role will be an ideal next step in your career if you already have some relevant experience in insurance – or this could be your entry into underwriting if you have transferable skills. Make your mark in Underwriting Lexington underwriting teams help to find insurance...

  • Regional Production Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States AIG Full time

    Regional Production Specialist (Executive Underwriter) – Lexington Casualty Join us as a Regional Production Specialist to step up to a key team role that will drive business growth. Make your mark in Underwriting AIG underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber,...

  • Sr Underwriting Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States PMA Companies Full time

    Sr Underwriting Specialist - Commercial Markets #3931 Multiple Locations Apply for this job now! Job Description: In this position, you will underwrite new and renewal business which includes solicitation, selection and pricing of highly complex multi-line risks (workers compensation, commercial auto, general liability). You will actively and creatively...

  • Sr Underwriting Specialist

    5 days ago

    Chicago, United States PMA Companies Full time

    Sr Underwriting Specialist - Commercial Markets #3931 Multiple Locations Apply for this job now! Job Description: In this position, you will underwrite new and renewal business which includes solicitation, selection and pricing of highly complex multi-line risks (workers compensation, commercial auto, general liability). You will actively and creatively...

  • Sr Underwriting Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States PMA Companies Full time

    Sr Underwriting Specialist - Commercial Markets #3931 Multiple Locations Apply for this job now! Job Description: In this position, you will underwrite new and renewal business which includes solicitation, selection and pricing of highly complex multi-line risks (workers compensation, commercial auto, general liability). You will actively and creatively...

  • Underwriting Consultant

    4 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States CNA Full time

    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...

  • Senior Underwriter, APL

    2 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States Argo AI Full time

    Argo Group US currently has a challenging opportunity for a Senior Underwriter . The primary purpose of this position is to actively participate in the production underwriting, marketing, and processing of Accountants Professional Liability (APL) lines of business. Responsibilities may also include participating in special projects and mentoring less...

  • Underwriting Consultant

    2 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States CNA Full time

    Underwriting Consultant (Technology) page is loaded Underwriting Consultant (Technology) Apply locations Chicago, IL, USA time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R-3473 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...

  • Executive Underwriter

    1 month ago

    Chicago, United States Allianz Full time

    If you are a current AzC employee and wish to refer a candidate for this role, please click here for instructions and eligibility criteria Cluster: Allianz Professional Let's care for tomorrow. Your ambitions. Your dreams. Your tomorrow At Allianz Commercial (AzC), we are the global leader for insuring corporate and specialty risks in the Allianz...

  • Executive Underwriter

    3 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States Allianz Popular SL. Full time

    Job Type: Full-Time Remote Job: Hybrid working Employment Type: Permanent ID: 51295 Non-Executive If you are a current AzC employee and wish to refer a candidate for this role, please click here for instructions and eligibility criteria Let’s care for tomorrow. At Allianz Commercial (AzC), we are the global leader for insuring corporate and specialty risks...