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Job Ref:  R-3740
Employer:  CNA
Sector:  P&C/General Insurance/Non-Life
Risk Management
Qualifications:  Fully Qualified Actuary
Job Type:  Full Time
Salary and Benefits:  Competitive
Remote:  No

Location
Country:  United States
State/Province/County:  Illinois - IL
City:  Chicago
Post Code:  Not specified
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Description
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.

Officer position responsible for providing overall underwriting excellence through management for the West region commercial P&C Private Equity industry vertical. Ensures effective management and implementation of strategic objectives and policies for the West Region Commercial P&C Private Equity book, in accordance with the company's strategic plans.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Implements strategic objectives, underwriting strategies and best practices with substantial impact on the short-term success of a product line or segment.
2. Ensures the achievement of continued profitability, growth and/or operational efficiencies for a product line or segment through assessment of risk tolerance, market appetite and emerging risk issues.
3. Evaluates underwriting performance based on financial analysis. Includes rate, reserve adequacy, operational, planning and product reviews. Provides results to members of the underwriting management team and develops plans to resolve issues.
4. Monitors the usage and profitability of alternative pricing programs.
5. Drives adherence to underwriting authority delegation, audit criteria and catastrophe management for a product line or segment.
6. Collaborates with business partners in Risk Control, Actuarial, Claim, Worldwide Operations and Compliance to address governance and compliance issues related to underwriting practices.
7. Provides guidance and direction in the development of underwriting and training tools.
8. May lead, direct and have full management accountability for staff in area of responsibility with an emphasis on talent management and succession planning in accordance with strategic direction.
9. May take lead responsibility for the development of underwriting strategies and position papers for emerging issues when assigned.
10. May maintain relationships with branches, brokers, agents and customers to assess risk tolerance, market appetite and emerging issues.

Reporting Relationship

Typically VP and above

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. In-depth technical knowledge of underwriting theories and practices within the insurance field.
2. Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of external and/or internal business partners within scope of responsibility, team and/or matrix environment.
3. Leadership and management skills, demonstrating integrity and professionalism.
4. Ability to drive results by identifying, and resolving problems within scope of responsibility.
5. Knowledge of the insurance industry, its products and services.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.

Education & Experience

1. Bachelor's degree with Master's preferred in a related discipline, or equivalent.
2. Typically a minimum of 10 years of related work experience, with five years management experience.
3. Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) roles

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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 leaveadministration@cna.com.
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