Underwriting Director (Cyber, Tech E&O)
CNA, Atlanta, GA, United States
JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Directs the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction.
Onboards, trains, coaches, leads and develops underwriters and participates in the development of underwriting training and is accountable for granting underwriting authority.
Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy; responsible for reviewing and approving referrals within authority.
Drives regional and business unit initiatives and strategies and holds underwriting team accountable for execution; develops and implements operating plans for enhancing the business and meeting strategic objectives.
Reviews and directs the application of underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business for new and renewal business; drives adherence to documentation and referral standards and completes file reviews to drive continuous improvement in underwriting quality.
Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community.
Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes.
Reports business progress to senior management.
Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends; may represent the company in industry trade groups.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship AVP or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Ability to effectively lead, coach, and develop an underwriting group.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills; ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external business partners.
Senior‑level technical and business management acumen, underwriting skill, and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices, and procedures.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
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.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business‑related software.
Education & Experience
MBA or its equivalent in experience; professional designations preferred.
Typically a minimum of ten years of underwriting experience with a proven track record of results.
CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to employees that helps them and their family members achieve their physical, financial, emotional, and social wellbeing goals.
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact leaveadministration@cna.com.
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Onboards, trains, coaches, leads and develops underwriters and participates in the development of underwriting training and is accountable for granting underwriting authority.
Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy; responsible for reviewing and approving referrals within authority.
Drives regional and business unit initiatives and strategies and holds underwriting team accountable for execution; develops and implements operating plans for enhancing the business and meeting strategic objectives.
Reviews and directs the application of underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business for new and renewal business; drives adherence to documentation and referral standards and completes file reviews to drive continuous improvement in underwriting quality.
Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community.
Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes.
Reports business progress to senior management.
Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends; may represent the company in industry trade groups.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship AVP or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Ability to effectively lead, coach, and develop an underwriting group.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills; ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external business partners.
Senior‑level technical and business management acumen, underwriting skill, and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices, and procedures.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
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.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business‑related software.
Education & Experience
MBA or its equivalent in experience; professional designations preferred.
Typically a minimum of ten years of underwriting experience with a proven track record of results.
CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to employees that helps them and their family members achieve their physical, financial, emotional, and social wellbeing goals.
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact leaveadministration@cna.com.
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