Underwriter - Management Liability And Financial Institutions

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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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilizes advanced functionality in relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.
• Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Demonstrated high level of technical expertise and product specific knowledge.
• Prepares quotes and answers questions from brokers, policyholders or other external contacts and escalates issues to management along with proposed solutions as necessary. Negotiates with brokers to reach positive and profitable outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Determines appropriate pricing based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and to make critical business decisions effectively.
• Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community and makes field visits. Develops and maintains broker relationships.
• Notifies brokers of adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations.
• Advanced knowledge of underwriting and insurance industry theories and practices.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software.
• Typically a minimum three to five years underwriting experience.
• Keeps current on provincial/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends and freely shares information with others.
• May provide guidance and assistance to other underwriters and to other functional areas, particularly when related to cross-sell opportunities.
• Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of risks underwritten and prepares reports for management review.
• Works with more senior underwriters or management on risks exceeding authority level or requiring special handling. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Demonstrated leadership skills. Education and Experience
• 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.

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