AVP, Underwriting – NAP Structured Risk

CNA Insurance

. Lead and direct an underwriting team specializing in National Accounts Property (NAP) Structured Risk Segment .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $152,000 - $242,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in underwriting management, strategic implementation, and financial analysis within the National Accounts Property segment. Proven ability to lead teams, drive profitability, and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders in the insurance industry.

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Underwriting ManagementFinancial AnalysisStrategic ImplementationLeadership SkillsChartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)

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Hard Skills

Underwriting TheoriesRisk AssessmentMarket AnalysisOperational EfficiencyCatastrophe Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipIntegrityProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteBusiness-Related Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)

Industry Keywords

Insurance IndustryNational Accounts PropertyStructured Risk SegmentBusiness DevelopmentUnderwriting Authority

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and direct an underwriting team specializing in National Accounts Property (NAP) Structured Risk Segment
Drive underwriting excellence, ensure profitability and foster business development for a national portfolio
Achieve business results through effective management and strategic implementation of objectives and policies for NAP ground-up business
Align business activities with strategic plans for the NY, NJ and New England territory
Implement strategic objectives, underwriting strategies and best practices
Ensure continued profitability, growth and operational efficiencies through assessment of risk tolerance, market appetite and emerging risk issues
Evaluate underwriting performance through financial analysis, including rate, reserve adequacy, operational, planning and product reviews
Provide results to underwriting management and develop issue-resolution plans
Drive adherence to underwriting authority delegation, audit criteria and catastrophe management
Collaborate with Risk Control, Actuarial, Claim, Worldwide Operations and Compliance business partners
Guide development of underwriting and training tools
Lead and manage staff, with accountability for talent management and succession planning
Develop underwriting strategies and position papers for emerging issues when assigned
Maintain relationships with branches, brokers, agents and customers to assess risk tolerance, market appetite and emerging issues
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with Master’s preferred in a related discipline, or equivalent
Typically a minimum of 10 years of related work experience
Five years management experience
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) roles
In-depth technical knowledge of underwriting theories and practices within the insurance field
Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of external and/or internal business partners within scope of responsibility, team and/or matrix environment
Leadership and management skills, demonstrating integrity and professionalism
Ability to drive results by identifying and resolving problems within scope of responsibility
Knowledge of the insurance industry, its products and services
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Benefits supporting physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process