Underwriting Consultant, National Accounts, Casualty, Wholesale

CNA Insurance

. Manage overall business development, growth and profitability of a wholesale lead umbrella and excess book of business .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,000 - $141,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive underwriting expertise with a strong focus on risk assessment, pricing strategies, and agency relationship management. Proficient in analyzing complex risks and providing strategic guidance while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Underwriting ExperienceRisk AssessmentFinancial AnalysisNegotiation SkillsAgency Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Underwriting KnowledgeRisk Acceptability DeterminationPricing Strategy DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisManagement Reporting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsIndependent JudgmentNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

CNA SystemsMicrosoft Office SuiteBusiness-Related Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Designations

Industry Keywords

Insurance IndustryBrokerage ExperienceRegulatory ComplianceMarket AnalysisCross-Sell Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage overall business development, growth and profitability of a wholesale lead umbrella and excess book of business
Review applications and financial requirements for complex risks
Determine risk acceptability, additional evidence of insurability and underwriting strategy
Determine appropriate pricing using financial and competitive analysis
Prepare quotes and answer questions from agencies, policyholders and external contacts
Escalate issues to management with proposed solutions
Negotiate with agents to achieve positive and profitable outcomes
Notify agencies about adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations
Analyze the quality, quantity and profitability of underwritten risks and prepare management reports
Market products and services through agencies and the brokerage community, including field visits
Develop and maintain agency and broker relationships
Provide guidance to other underwriters and functional areas, particularly on cross-sell opportunities
Monitor state and territory issues, regulations, industry activity and trends, and share information
Use advanced functionality in CNA systems for day-to-day activities
Collaborate with senior underwriters or management on risks exceeding authority or requiring special handling
Perform additional duties as assigned
Report to the Underwriting Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Typically 5+ years of underwriting experience
Typically 3–10+ years of related experience depending on the Underwriter position
Proven knowledge of underwriting and insurance industry theories and practices
Demonstrated high level of technical expertise and product-specific knowledge
Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external business partners at all levels
Ability to work independently
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to exercise independent judgment and make critical business decisions effectively
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software
Professional designations preferred
Carrier and/or brokerage experience ideal

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