AVP, Underwriting (Ocean Marine Non Cargo)

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Officer position responsible for providing overall underwriting excellence through management for a product line or segment. Ensures effective management and implementation of strategic objectives and policies for a product line or segment, in accordance with the company's strategic plans.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Summary

Officer position responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the Ocean Marine Non Cargo segment.  Individual ensures effective management and implementation of strategic objectives and policies in accordance with the company’s strategic plans.  They will have full accountability for financial performance of the portfolio and be a part of the Marine Business Unit leadership team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

1. Implements strategic objectives, underwriting strategies and best practices with substantial impact on the short-term success of a product line or segment.

2. Ensures the achievement of continued profitability, growth and/or operational efficiencies for a product line or segment through assessment of risk tolerance, market appetite and emerging risk issues.

3. Evaluates underwriting performance based on financial analysis.  Includes rate, reserve adequacy, operational, planning and product reviews.  Provides results to members of the underwriting management team and develops plans to resolve issues.

4. Monitors the usage and profitability of alternative pricing programs.

5. Drives adherence to underwriting authority delegation, audit criteria and catastrophe management for a product line or segment.

6. Collaborates with business partners in Risk Control, Actuarial, Claim, Worldwide Operations and Compliance to address governance and compliance issues related to underwriting practices.

7. Provides guidance and direction in the development of underwriting and training tools.

8. Leadership and management accountability for staff in area of responsibility with an emphasis on talent management and succession planning in accordance with strategic direction.

9. Responsible for the development of underwriting strategies and position papers for emerging issues when assigned.

10. Maintains relationships with branches, brokers, agents and customers to assess risk tolerance, market appetite and emerging issues. Will assume direct handling of key trading partners as identified by the Business Unit and Enterprise

11. Leads and manages a team of underwriters and associates located across the country.

12. Responsible for engagement with CNA's Lloyd’s syndicate, providing line of business referral duties as well as coaching / development of staff.

May perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship

Typically VP and above

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. In-depth technical knowledge of underwriting theories and practices within the insurance field.

2. 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.
3. Ability to analyze and manage a diversified portfolio of risk

Leadership and management skills, demonstrating integrity and professionalism.
4. Ability to drive results by identifying, and resolving problems within scope of responsibility.
5. Knowledge of the insurance industry, its products and services.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.

7. Key relationships with top agents and brokers and within the Marine community

Education & Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Typically a minimum of 10 years of related work experience, with five years management experience. 
3. Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) roles.
 

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