Underwriting Consultant(National Accounts Casualty, Primary)

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We are looking for a dynamic individual with established broker relationships in Philadelphia and/or NYC market to join our team of Large Account Primary Casualty Underwriters. The team is made up of high level individual contributors responsible for overall management, business development, growth and profitability of a book of Large / Loss Sensitive Casualty business spanning a wide range of industry segments and revenue bands. The emphasis will be placed on new business production of risk management primary casualty accounts. Our Standard Lines operating model focuses on underwriting performance, exposure-based pricing, and building strong producer and customer relationships by working with external Agents and internal business partners (local Branch and Home Office teams) and Units (Claim and Risk Control).
This position can be located in either Philadelphia or NYC reporting to the AVP of Underwriting for National Accounts Casualty.
The ideal candidate will have 5 -10+ years of large account casualty underwriting experience but open to 3+ years.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
Works on highly complex underwriting risks employing diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability. Develops specialized endorsement language for highly complex risk.
Determines appropriate pricing of complex risks for assigned book of business based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements and with little oversight needed from superiors.
Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy.
Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of highly complex risks underwritten; prepares and presents reports to management.
Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community and makes field visits.
Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships with large producers within the assigned territory to reach positive and profitable outcomes on complex, high-risk business.
Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May participate in industry trade groups.
Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters and assists in the development of underwriting training.
Utilizes advanced functionality in relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities.
Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations.
Reporting Relationship
AVP, Underwriting or above
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
1. Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
2. Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
3. Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
4. Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
5. Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
7. Demonstrated leadership skills.
Education and Experience
1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.
2. Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience.
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