Associate Underwriter, Streamline Portfolio Team (SPT) - 18-Month Contract

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The Role
The Associate Underwriter performs underwriting analysis and documentation for renewals and new business, handles endorsement requests, and collaborates with underwriters. They maintain files for compliance, execute pricing strategies, manage customer relationships, and assist in marketing products while keeping current with industry trends.
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Under broad supervision, responsible for underwriting risk for the underwriting lifecycle from submission through policy issuance, for both renewal and new business within limited authority. Partnering with Underwriters on all aspects of the Underwriting function including: providing the necessary information to allow for UW to make prudent underwriting decisions.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines.\n• Performs underwriting analysis and documentation to determine acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards for renewal and new business within assigned Letter of Underwriting Authority.\n• Handles endorsement requests within delegated authority. Refers endorsements outside of authority to underwriter with recommended action. Independently engages agency to clarify intent of endorsement or seek missing information.\n• Handles assigned renewal book within assigned authority and demonstrates the ability to triage renewal applications/specs and formulate next steps for the underwriter with outlined changes or points of attention for accounts outside authority.\n• Works as a liaison within the branch, or across CNA to resolve issues (billing and collections, risk control, underwriting guidance from cabinet members, line of business, underwriting services subject matter experts) \n• Documents assigned files ensuring completeness, compliance, and quality (correspondence, proposals, endorsements, cancellations, etc.).\n• Executes on advanced pricing strategy (i.e. business unit pricing tools) on behalf of the Underwriter in compliance with regulatory and CNA specific underwriting strategies and demonstrates ability to document pricing rationale\n• Completes quote proposals and negotiates with external partners within assigned authority.\n• Leveraged as the first-line point of contact to the producers/customers on account related matters while proactively identifying opportunities for up sell or account rounding.\n• Assist in marketing products and services through external partners and makes field visits.\n• Expert on systems and workflows. Serves as a resource to others (train, problem solver, coach ) and conduit for feedback to internal underwriting partners.\n• Keeps current on line of business strategy, regulations and trends.\n• May perform additional duties as assigned.\n\nSkills, Knowledge & Abilities \n• Knowledge of Property and Casualty underwriting including insurance products, policy processing procedures and documentation.\n• Strong time management, and analytical skills\n• Strong interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners. \n• Demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple tasks. \n• Strong capability to advise and coach others. \n• Demonstrated customer service experience and the ability to interact with a wide-variety of people on a daily basis in person, via telephone and email. \n• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software.\n\nEducation & Experience\n• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. \n• Typically a minimum of two to three years of related work experience.
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.

Top Skills

Analytical Skills
Documentation
Insurance Products
Microsoft Office Suite
Policy Processing Procedures
Property And Casualty Underwriting

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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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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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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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