CNA Insurance · 11 hours ago
VP, Underwriting - Global Casualty Referral Unit
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$194K/yr - $308K/yr
12+ years expCNA Insurance is committed to creating a culture where employees know they matter and are part of something important. The VP of Underwriting for the Global Casualty Referral Unit is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for underwriting excellence across casualty product lines, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals and driving operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Drives implementation of strategic and operational objectives with significant impact on the short-term success of a casualty product lines or segments and moderate impact on the long-term success of the company
Acts as senior level referral officer for exceptions to strategy, guidelines and authority for Casualty product lines
In collaboration with Casualty product line leaders, develops and maintains underwriting guidelines and best practices, in accordance with federal and state regulations, to ensure the integrity of the product line or segment
Ensures the achievement of continued profitability, growth and/or operational efficiencies for Casualty product lines 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 senior management team and develops plans to resolve issues
Informs overall direction for underwriting authority delegation, audit criteria and catastrophe management for casualty product lines or segments
Collaborates with business partners in Risk Control, Underwriting Shared Services, Actuarial, Claim, Operations, Technology and Compliance to address governance and compliance issues related to underwriting practices
Leads, directs and has full management accountability for staff in area of responsibility with an emphasis on talent management and succession planning in accordance with strategic direction
Conducts research, analysis and development of insurance products. Assimilates trends in the industry, determines underwriting best practices and contributes to training/development curricula for a product line or segment
May participate in rating bureau boards to keep abreast of industry, rating, coverage and benefit issues. Fosters relationships with insurance commissioners and regulators
May perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or equivalent
Typically a minimum of 12 years of related work experience
Seven years management experience
Mastery of underwriting discipline and knowledge in the insurance field
Broad understanding of the critical issues in other related areas
Advanced communication skills
Strong leadership and management skills demonstrating integrity and professionalism
Ability to drive results by identifying and resolving significant problems within scope of responsibility
Senior level knowledge of the insurance industry, its products and services
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software
Preferred
Master's degree in a related discipline
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation
Benefits
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.
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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