Underwriting Consultant - Program Law

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Individual contributor responsible for management of complex flow referral underwriting from various Managing General Underwriting partners and supporting CNA’s countrywide Program Lawyers book of business. Under Program Managers’ direction, this role will work within broad limits of authority on assignments requiring a high degree of technical underwriting complexity. Familiarity with Errors & Omission coverages and underwriting, lawyers professional liability insurance, and desk underwriting experience preferred. This role will also require strong relationship management characteristics and the ability to build and foster strong collaboration with multiple distribution partners.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

Works on complex underwriting risks employing diagnostic and systematic analysis.  Directly responsible for high volume flow referral underwriting.

Determines appropriate pricing of complex risks for assigned book of business based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements and with little oversight needed from superiors.

Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy.

Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of highly complex risks underwritten; prepares and presents reports to management.

Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships with large producers within the assigned territory to reach positive and profitable outcomes on complex, high-risk business.

Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends.  May participate in industry trade groups.

Utilizes advanced functionality in relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities.

Responsible for special underwriting projects, reports and presentations.

May perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship

Manager or above
 
 

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
2. Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners. 
3. Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects. 
4. Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
5. Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems. 
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software. 
7. Demonstrated leadership skills.

Education & Experience

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.  Professional designations preferred (J.D., RPLU, CPCU).
2. Typically a minimum eight years’ experience in either lawyers professional liability insurance, underwriting, legal or E&O.

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