Under general supervision, the Associate Underwriter, Specialty is responsible for timely and accurate underwriting of a renewal book including endorsements with a focus on Healthcare accounts. Provides high level support to underwriting department.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Work directly with brokers to negotiate, underwrite and price renewals and endorsements within designated authority. When outside of authority refers to the next underwriting level for approval.
- Manage all premiums including new business, renewals and endorsements within corporate guidelines.
- Complete underwriting reports, review and follow-up on recommendations of inspections, and analyze loss experience.
- Manage reinsurance issues as required.
- Work with underwriters to ensure all new business is properly documented and the file integrity checklist is completed for all accounts, including renewals.
- Manage broker communications as required.
- May assist underwriters with underwriting new business.
- Work with Actuary at month end to ensure rate monitoring is completed and accurate for non- quoteable accounts
- May perform additional duties as assigned.
In all responsibilities and interactions, all employees are expected to adopt and align with CNA's Winning Behaviours - to be externally focused, accountable, collaborative, innovative, inclusive and continuously learning.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- A proven track record in customer service coupled with excellent interpersonal skills. Preferred candidates will possess experience dealing with and or have exposure to working in a Broker environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills. Must be detail oriented.
- Ability to conceptualize details and develop action plans for problem solving and decision making.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment with limited supervision
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software.
Education & Experience
- University Degree or equivalent business experience; between 2 - 4 years commercial Property and Casualty, Marine or Specialty insurance experience.
- Progress towards completion of CIP designation is desired.
At CNA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process, CNA will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement contributions are described as notably strong, with a 401(k) featuring company contributions. Examples include an automatic employer contribution plus a dollar‑for‑dollar match on employee deferrals, supporting long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as generous, with PTO purchase options and paid family leave highlighted. Examples cite 3–4 weeks of PTO for full‑time employees alongside standard paid holidays.
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Parental & Family Support — Family‑building and caregiving benefits include paid family leave, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and LGBTQ+‑inclusive advocacy resources. These provisions complement an Employee Assistance Program for broader support.
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