Underwriting Consultant, Commercial Construction P&C

CNA Insurance

. Manage, develop business for, analyze and monitor a highly complex book of business .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $72,000 - $141,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced technical expertise in underwriting, with a strong understanding of insurance principles and the ability to analyze complex risks. Proven leadership in mentoring underwriters and managing relationships with agencies and brokers while effectively communicating and presenting findings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Underwriting ExpertiseFinancial AnalysisCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsRisk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Underwriting PrinciplesDiagnostic AnalysisPricing StrategyRisk AnalysisEndorsement DevelopmentProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical Problem SolvingMarket AnalysisTraining Development

Soft Skills

Negotiation SkillsCreativityPrioritizationPresentation SkillsRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

CNA SystemsMicrosoft Office SuiteBusiness-Related Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Designations

Industry Keywords

Underwriting RisksInsurance IndustryBrokerage CommunityAgency RelationshipsState Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, develop business for, analyze and monitor a highly complex book of business
Assess acceptability of highly complex underwriting risks using diagnostic and systematic analysis
Develop specialized endorsement language for highly complex risks
Determine appropriate pricing using financial and competitive analysis and compliance requirements
Make recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy
Analyze quality, quantity and profitability of underwritten risks
Prepare and present reports to management
Market products and services through agencies and the brokerage community
Make field visits
Develop and maintain agency and broker relationships with large producers
Monitor state and territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends
Mentor and guide less experienced underwriters
Assist in developing underwriting training
Use advanced functionality in relevant CNA systems
Lead special underwriting projects and presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience
Advanced technical expertise in underwriting
High level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures
Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues
Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software
Demonstrated leadership skills
Professional designations preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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