Surety Underwriting Director

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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Leads and directs an underwriting group and is accountable for business results through overall management, profitability, and business development of a book of business for Surety. In conjunction with senior management, works within the highest limits of authority. Has regional, industry segment or company-wide scope of responsibility.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
• Directs the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction.
• Coaches, leads and develops underwriters and directs the development of underwriting training.
• Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy.
• Develops and implements operating plans for enhancing the business and meeting strategic objectives.
• Reviews and directs the application of underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business.
• May market products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community.
• Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes.
• Reports business progress to senior management.
• Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May represent the company in industry trade groups.

Reporting Relationship
AVP or above
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to effectively lead, coach and develop an underwriting group.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
• Senior level technical and business management acumen, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
• Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
• Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
• Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.

Education and Experience

• MBA or its equivalent in experience. Professional designations preferred.
• Typically a minimum of ten years of underwriting experience with a proven track record of results.

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