AVP, Underwriting - West (Technology P&C)

Job Description Summary

For over three decades, CNA has been a trusted provider of insurance solutions for technology companies of all sizes, from emerging startups to global enterprises—across software, IT services, hardware, media, and telecommunications. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, guiding a team of underwriters in executing business strategy and driving sustainable production.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Leads the execution of strategic objectives, underwriting strategies, and best practices with meaningful impact on the short‑and long‑term performance of the product line or segment.
Drives sustained profitability, growth, and operational effectiveness by actively assessing risk tolerance, market conditions, appetite, and emerging risk considerations.
Evaluates underwriting performance through financial and operational analysis, including rate, reserve adequacy, planning, and product reviews; communicates results to underwriting leadership and develops action plans to address identified opportunities or issues.
Oversees the utilization and profitability of alternative pricing programs, ensuring alignment with strategic and financial objectives.
Ensures consistent adherence to underwriting authority, audit standards, and catastrophe management practices across the product line or segment.
Partners closely with Risk Control, Actuarial, Claims, Worldwide Operations, and Compliance to address governance, regulatory, and compliance considerations related to underwriting practices.
Provides leadership and guidance in the development and enhancement of underwriting tools, training resources, and technical capabilities.
Leads, develops, and holds full management accountability for staff within the area of responsibility, with a strong emphasis on talent development, performance management, and succession planning.
Partners in the development of underwriting strategies, guidelines, and position papers for emerging risks and issues, as appropriate.
Maintains strong relationships with branches, brokers, agents, and customers to gain market insight, assess risk tolerance and appetite, and identify emerging issues and opportunities.
Reporting Relationship

Global Head of Technology
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Strong technical expertise in underwriting principles, practices, and methodologies within the insurance discipline.
Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external business partners at all levels within a team‑based and matrixed environment.
Demonstrated leadership and people management capabilities, grounded in integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
Ability to drive results through analysis, problem identification, and effective resolution within scope of responsibility.
Comprehensive knowledge of the insurance industry, including products, services, and market dynamics.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business-related systems and tools.
Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree with master’s preferred in a related discipline, or equivalent.
Typically, a minimum of 10 years of related work experience, with five years management experience.
In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $152,000 to $242,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.
Benefits

CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit

cnabenefits.com .
Accommodation

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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