PRO COMMERCIAL UNDERWRITING CONSULTANT - Liverpool NY

Company: CNA
Location: Liverpool, NY
Posted On: 11/03/2009

Job Summary



Individual contributor responsible for the overall management, business development, analysis and monitoring of a highly complex book of Pro Commercial D & O/EPLI and Misc. Professional Liability business. Recognized as a technical expert in professional liability underwriting specialty. Under general management direction, works within broad limits of authority on assignments requiring a high degree of technical complexity and coordination. May have regional, industry segment or company-wide scope.





Essential Duties & Responsibilities



1. Works on highly complex underwriting risks employing diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability. Develops specialized endorsement language for highly complex risk.

2. Determines appropriate pricing of complex risks for assigned book of business based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements.

3. Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy.

4. Analyzes quality and quantity of highly complex risks underwritten; prepares and presents reports to management.

5. May market products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community.

6. Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships to reach positive and profitable outcomes on complex, high-risk business.

7. Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May participate in industry trade groups.

8. May mentor and guide less experienced underwriters and assist in the development of underwriting training.

9. May be responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations.



May perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship



Manager or above

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities



1. Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.

2. Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.

3. Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

4. Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.

5. Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.

6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.



Education & Experience



1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.

2. Typically a minimum eight years commercial account underwriting experience with heavy exposure to professional liability such as D & O/EPLI. Candidates should be able to work in Liverpool NY without need for paid relocation, and should also have established relationships with NY insurance brokers and agents.df-lj More...

Experience

8 or more years of commercial account underwriting with exposures to private and not-for-profit D & O and EPLI coverage. MPL experience helpful and established relationships with NY brokers and agents highly desired.

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