Consulting Director, Underwriting

6 months ago


Toronto, Canada CNA Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

Works with senior management on the most complex underwriting risks employing advanced diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability. Develops specialized endorsement language for the most complex risks. Determines appropriate pricing of the most complex risks for assigned book of business based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements. Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy. Interprets corporate strategies and initiatives to tailor the company's approach based upon the assigned territory. Builds consensus within the organization for such an approach. Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of the most complex risks underwritten, and presents reports to senior management. Markets products and services through the brokerage community and makes field visits. Develops and maintains broker relationships, particularly with the largest key customers in assigned territory, to assure positive and profitable outcomes on the most complex, high-risk business. Keeps current on provincial/federal issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May represent the company in industry trade groups. Freely shares knowledge and expertise with others. Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters and assists in the development of underwriting training. Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

The highest level of technical and product specific expertise, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures. Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects. 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. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software. Demonstrated leadership skills. 


Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred. Typically a minimum ten years senior underwriting experience with proven track record of results.
 

At CNA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process, CNA will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.


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