Underwriter Or Underwriting Specialist Jobs

Manages assigned portfolio to achieve gross written premium, profitability, rate, retention, product mix, new business and portfolio management goals

Drives effective relationship management and customer activities to build trust, facilitate negotiation and secure commitment with the customer

Reviews applications and financial requirements to determine acceptability of risk in accordance with CNA’s guidelines and standards

Uses all appropriate underwriting tools, disciplines and knowledge of strategies to ensure underwriting guidelines are followed

Demonstrates technical underwriting skills through strategic, thorough account reviews and file documentation.

Strong casualty underwriting skills preferably in GL. Auto and US Worker Comp, Umbrella and Excess Liability

Review application forms, changes and underwriting evidence, determine appropriate underwriting requirements and make risk assessment to appropriate risk category

5 – 8 years work experience in individual underwriting, three of which has been at an intermediate level

Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, internet and database computer software

Comprehensive knowledge of medical and financial terminology

Well-developed analytical and problem resolution skills

Provide Underwriting opinion on contestable and non-contestable claims including providing recommendations on complex claims issues, policy provisions and payments.

Post-Secondary Education OR equivalent industry education and experience

Minimum 7 years of Financial Institutions or Financial Lines experience managing a large and diverse book of business from multiple brokers

Risk analysis and technical skills

Strong analysis and decision-making skills

Coverage analysis of manuscript forms with the ability to tailor them to specific client needs

Pricing analysis using data analytics and modeling tools

Monitor and assess competitive factors in the market to keep informed of changing conditions to report to management.

Post-secondary school education and/or equivalent on the job experience.

6. Work collaboratively on special projects and assignments requiring advanced technical skills and knowledge.

Maintain knowledge of industry trends, developments, and regulatory changes including competitive analysis and information.

Assist in the price monitoring, risk selection and data quality performance reviews for the purpose of building knowledge and expertise.

Provide direction to support staff on data entry into the underwriting and pricing systems.

• Post-secondary education and/or equivalent on the job experience

• Working knowledge of other functional areas (i.e., Claims, Actuarial, Finance, SIU)

• 6+ years’ experience in the insurance industry ideally specializing in property & casualty underwriting.

• Strong writing and communication skills an asset

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• OTL/RIBO licensed is required, CIP/FCIP or actively working towards is preferred.

Demonstrate superior negotiation skills, facilitating and managing the complexities and challenges associated with sourcing business.

Market the products, capabilities and services of the department across Canada to support achievement of department goals.

Post-secondary education with a focus on business.

5 to 10 years of experience underwriting excess casualty insurance preferably with a focus on large industrial risks.

Prior experience with operational power, heavy manufacturing, energy, mining, construction and civil projects would be considered an asset.

Previous experience with insurance business development and sales would be an asset.