CNA Insurance · 1 week ago
Underwriting Director (Surety)
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expCNA Insurance is committed to fostering a culture where employees feel valued and part of something significant. The Underwriting Director will lead an underwriting group, focusing on business management, profitability, and development within the Surety domain, while collaborating with senior management on strategic objectives and underwriting policies.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceProperty ManagementReal EstateRisk Management
Hiring Manager
Katey Neri, PHR, CDR
Responsibilities
Directs the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction
Coaches, leads and develops underwriters and directs the development of underwriting training
Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy
Develops and implements operating plans for enhancing the business and meeting strategic objectives
Reviews and directs the application of underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business
May market products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community
Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes
Reports business progress to senior management
Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May represent the company in industry trade groups
Qualification
Required
Ability to effectively lead, coach and develop an underwriting group
Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners
Senior level technical and business management acumen, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams
Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues
Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems
Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software
Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration (or similar)
Typically a minimum of seven years of underwriting experience with a proven track record of results
Preferred
Professional designations (e. g. AFSB) and/or MBA preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Help them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals
Company
CNA Insurance
CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.88M2016-09-12Post Ipo Equity· $0.88M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Luke Mellors
Vice President, Technology
Daniel Franzetti
Chief Administrative Officer
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