Specialty Underwriting Trainee - Healthcare Organizations

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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
1-3 Years Experience
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The Role
The Specialty Underwriting Trainee at CNA will be educated in using technical, sales, and analytical skills to provide insurance solutions for healthcare organizations. This role involves evaluating risks, developing a firm understanding of underwriting strategies, and utilizing internal and external data to make appropriate risk decisions.
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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 .
JOB DESCRIPTION:
With more than 50 years of experience in the healthcare industry, CNA is a trusted leader and one of the top five underwriters of healthcare professional and general liability insurance products and services for a wide spectrum of organizations and providers. We offer extensive industry knowledge, valuable insight and core coverages tailored to meet the unique needs of aging services accounts, allied health facilities, and physician groups.
CNA boasts a diverse network of more than 6,000 professionals with eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including: Advocacy for Visible & Invisible Disabilities (AVID), Asian Professionals for Excellence (APEX), Empowering Black Professionals (EBP), Generational Perspectives (GP), Organization of Hispanics and Latine Americanos (¡OHLA!), Pride, Women Impacting Leadership (WIL), and Veterans.
CNA offers a rewarding career path to individuals with a wide range of professional degrees, skill sets and experiences. The Trainee will be educated in use of technical, sales and analytical skills to provide insurance solutions that help CNA's customers manage risk. The trainee will have in-person, self-study and case analysis in helping to develop a firm understanding of CNA's strategies and appetites and will use internal and external data to make appropriate individual and portfolio risk decisions. Utilizes tools, underwriting policies and guidelines, rating manual rules and insurance laws and regulations.
We offer an opportunity for you to work with other underwriting, risk control and claim consultants to meet the evolving insurance needs of our clients. CNA's underwriters are responsible for selecting and pricing risks that have profit potential. The process requires underwriters to evaluate a business by reviewing industry, business and government data and then deciding whether to accept or decline the risk. The underwriter is also responsible for pricing, as well as maintaining a steady flow of new and renewal business.
**We are targeting a start date of January 2025 for this trainee cohort.**
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered


  • Minimum 3.0 GPA


  • Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of underwriting


  • Strong sales aptitude


  • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills, good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to learn rapidly


  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to influence, overcome obstacles and develop positive business relationships


  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future


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CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] .

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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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HQChicago, IL
Located in the heart of the loop, CNA’s headquarters are at 151 N Franklin. With close proximity to both L and Metra stations.

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