Underwriting Associate – Life Sciences

CNA Insurance

. Perform underwriting analysis and documentation to determine risk acceptability for renewal and new business within assigned authority .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeLittleton • Colorado • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $47,000 - $78,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Property and Casualty Underwriting, including risk analysis, policy processing, and documentation. Proficient in customer service, negotiation, and advanced pricing strategies while effectively collaborating with internal and external partners.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Property And Casualty UnderwritingRisk AnalysisCustomer Service ExperienceMicrosoft Office SuiteTime Management

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Hard Skills

Underwriting AnalysisPolicy Processing ProceduresDocumentationAdvanced Pricing StrategiesQuote ProposalsNegotiationEndorsement RequestsTriage Renewal ApplicationsComplianceQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCoaching AbilityProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Business-Related Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Insurance ProductsBillingCollectionsRisk ControlUnderwriting GuidanceLine-Of-BusinessMarket TrendsState Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform underwriting analysis and documentation to determine risk acceptability for renewal and new business within assigned authority
Handle endorsement requests within delegated authority and refer exceptions to underwriters with recommended action
Engage agencies to clarify endorsement intent or obtain missing information
Handle assigned renewal books and triage renewal applications/specifications
Liaise within the branch and across CNA to resolve billing, collections, risk control, underwriting guidance, line-of-business, and underwriting-services issues
Document assigned files for completeness, compliance, and quality
Execute advanced pricing strategies and document pricing rationale
Complete quote proposals and negotiate with external partners within assigned authority
Serve as first-line contact for producers/customers and identify upsell or account-rounding opportunities
Assist in marketing products and services through external partners and make field visits
Serve as a systems and workflow resource, trainer, problem solver, coach, and feedback conduit
Keep current on line-of-business strategy, state/territory issues, regulations, and trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Typically a minimum of three years of related work experience
Knowledge of Property and Casualty underwriting, including insurance products, policy processing procedures, and documentation
Strong time management and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external business partners at all levels
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks
Strong capability to advise and coach others
Demonstrated customer service experience
Ability to interact with a wide variety of people daily in person, by telephone, and by email
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Benefits for employees and their family members
Physical, financial, emotional, and social wellbeing support
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities