Senior Underwriter, Commercial Insurance Specialist

2 days ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada CNA Insurance Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Underwriter to join our Commercial Insurance team at CNA Insurance. As a Senior Underwriter, you will be responsible for underwriting risks in a book of business with a production focus, working within specific limits of authority on assignments requiring significant technical complexity and coordination.

Key Responsibilities
  • Underwriting and Risk Assessment: Review applications and financial requirements for risks requiring complex underwriting skills, determining acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards.
  • Pricing and Quote Preparation: Determine appropriate pricing based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements, preparing quotes and answering questions from brokers, policyholders, or other external contacts.
  • Broker Relationships and Communication: Negotiate with brokers to reach positive and profitable outcomes, notifying brokers of adverse underwriting decisions, rate changes, underwriting requirements, status, and declinations.
  • Quality and Profitability Analysis: Analyze quality, quantity, and profitability of risks underwritten, preparing reports for management review.
  • Market Development and Relationship Building: Market products and services through the brokerage community, making field visits, developing and maintaining broker relationships.
Requirements
  • Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, typically a minimum of five years underwriting experience.
  • Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of underwriting and insurance industry theories and practices, demonstrated high-level technical expertise and product-specific knowledge.
  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
  • Leadership and Analytical Skills: Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to exercise independent judgment, and make critical business decisions effectively.

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