Commercial Manager - UA Leader (Middle Market)

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Southfield, MI
Hybrid
3-5 Years Experience
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The Role
The Commercial Manager - UA Leader will oversee an underwriting team, focusing on business results in profitability and development. Key responsibilities include managing policies and pricing strategies, preparing operational reports, and fostering agency and broker relationships. Leadership in training underwriters and driving regional initiatives is also crucial.
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You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
CNA seeks to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.
For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, check out our Candidate Guide .
Manages an underwriting staff and is accountable for the business results through profitability, business development, analysis and monitoring of a book of business. Under general management direction, works within broad limits of authority requiring a high degree of technical complexity and coordination. May have regional, industry segment or company-wide scope of responsibility.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Manages the work activities, performance and development of subordinate staff.
Coaches, leads and develops underwriters and participates in the development of underwriting training.
Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy to management.
Reviews and manages the application of underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business.
Prepares and presents operational reports to management.
Drives regional and branch initiatives and business strategies.
Drives regional and branch initiatives and business strategies.
Develops, maintains and cultivates agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes.
Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May participate in industry trade groups.
Reporting Relationship
Director or above
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
1. Ability to effectively lead, coach and develop underwriting staff.
2. Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
3. Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
4. Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
5. Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
6. Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
7. Ability to achieve business goals and objectives.
8. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
Education and Experience
1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.
2. Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience.
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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
7,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1897

What We Do

CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 125 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada and Europe.

As a company of allies, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive and supportive culture for all employees. Our eight Employee Resource Groups elevate the voices of underrepresented groups and champion critical DEI initiatives in the workplace and beyond. We strive to promote an environment of inclusion and continuously work to ensure all employees feel valued and respected.

Why Work With Us

CNA knows the importance of having the tools you need to expand your expertise and develop your career. With a variety of cross-discipline and cross-functional opportunities, CNA provides you with the tools and resources needed to customize your career path and understand what is needed to be effective in your role.

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