Underwriting Consultant, National Accounts Casualty, Excess & Umbrella
CNA FinancialNew York, NY · Senior
$72,000 – $141,000
Listed on CNA Financial’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role evaluates complex excess and umbrella liability insurance applications for medium-to-large commercial accounts, determining coverage acceptability and pricing while building relationships with brokers and agencies. It suits experienced underwriters seeking a technical expert position with business development responsibility in a hybrid New York setting.
Our summary, not CNA Financial’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Eight years of underwriting experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Advanced knowledge of underwriting and insurance industry theories and practices
- Technical expertise and product-specific knowledge in excess and umbrella liability
- Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Independent judgment and critical business decision-making
Nice to have
- Professional designations in insurance
- Leadership skills