Property Casualty Underwriting Director jobs in Illinois
Property Casualty Underwriting Director directs and oversees the property/casualty insurance underwriting program for individuals and/or groups. Ensures the quality and integrity of underwriting activities and processes. Being a Property Casualty Underwriting Director develops guidelines and procedures regarding risk exposure, application renewal, acceptance, modification, and denial. Manages staff of property/casualty underwriters at the organization. Additionally, Property Casualty Underwriting Director provides assistance to underwriters on more complex applications. Has extensive knowledge of the underwriting discipline. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires certification as a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). Typically reports to top management. The Property Casualty Underwriting Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Property Casualty Underwriting Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Underwriting Director – National Accounts Property Underwriting Associate Leader
- Continental Casualty Company
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- 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. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Underwriting Director leads and directs a team of Underwriting Associates and Manager for National Accounts Property Risk Management. The Underwriting Director is accountable for business results through overall management for renewal and new business data preparation and analysis used to inform prudent underwriting decisions throughout an account life cycle from submission through policy issuance in accordance with underwriting strategies and guidelines. In conjunction with senior management, works within the highest limits of authority. The Underwriting Director also has responsibility for monitoring business process and workflow initiatives and liaising with CNA functional areas (Operations and UW Shared Services) for Risk Management and could expand to supporting other National Accounts Property departments. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: 1. Directs the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction. 2. Coaches, leads and develops Underwriting Associates and Manager and directs the development of underwriting associate training including the granting of underwriting authority. 3. Reviews and directs the application of underwriting policy, analysis to determine acceptability of risk, file documentation, calculation of pricing and preparation of quotes for risks in support of an assigned book of business. 4. Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, process, workflow, and business strategy. 5. Develops and implements operating plans for enhancing the business, meeting strategic objectives and ensuring effective support of the underwriter to bind and service accounts through adherence to process and workflow. 6. Regular reporting and monitoring of key performance indicators required to ensure execution of business for NAP including but not limited to monthly reporting on account issuance, booking and workload volumes and reports progress to senior management. 7. May develop and maintain agency and/or broker relationships in support of the underwriter to ensure positive and profitable outcomes. 8. Keeps current on line of business strategy, shared & layered marketplace trends and business implications, state/territory issues, regulations and trends. 9. May be responsible for special underwriting projects as assigned. May perform additional duties as assigned. Reporting Relationship Vice President and National Risk Management Leader Skills, Knowledge & Abilities 1. Ability to effectively lead, coach and develop an underwriting associate group. 2. Excellent communication presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners. 3. Senior level technical and business management acumen, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures. 4. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams. 5. Ability to condense and synthesize reporting information to senior leaders. 6. Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues. 7. Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems. 8. Experience working in a highly collaborative environment. 9. Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives. 10. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (emphasis on Excel) and Adobe Professional as well as and other business-related software. Education & Experience 1.MBA or its equivalent in experience. Professional designations preferred. 2. Typically a minimum of ten years of underwriting experience with a proven track record of results and leading dynamic teams. #LI-MP1 #LI-hybrid In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $87,000 to $178,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com. 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. At CNA, we are focused on success, individually and collectively. We pride ourselves on promoting a culture that challenges and engages people. We strive to connect people, departments and business areas, to function as a team, and to serve our customers and communities with professionalism and respect. Our dedication to employee engagement, continuous learning and the open exchange of ideas is the cornerstone of our business. These ideals, combined with our focus on the customer, enable us to explore new market opportunities and build on our success. Our values, culture and financial strength are what differentiates us from other employers and make CNA the place you want to work. CNA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture grounded in equity that supports our organization, clients, and communities by prioritizing talent and programs that represent our current environment and empower all employees and partners to be active allies and advocates for equality. Globally, our Employee Resource Groups — Advocacy for Visible & Invisible Disabilities (AVID), Asian Professionals for Excellence (APEX), Empowering Black Professionals (EBP), Generational Perspectives (GP), Organization of Hispanics and Latine Americanos (¡OHLA!), Pride, Women Impacting Leadership (WIL) and Veterans — make CNA, and our communities, even stronger. At CNA, we have a long standing commitment to the diverse communities in which we live and work. We actively make a difference for the greater good through partnerships, sustainability, initiatives, and working together for a better tomorrow. Corporate Social Responsibility is not one person, or one department, it's the entire enterprise coming together to make the world a better place.
- 8 Days Ago
Director Property & Casualty Underwriting Operations
- Horace Mann
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Springfield, IL
FULL_TIME
- The Director of Property and Casualty Underwriting is responsible for management and coordination of the overall quality and quantity of automobile and property applications that are underwritten and ...
- 16 Days Ago
Underwriting Associate – National Accounts Property
- Continental Casualty Company
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- 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 ...
- 9 Days Ago
Underwriting Consulting Director - Cyber
- Continental Casualty Company
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- 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 ...
- 15 Days Ago
Underwriting Manager – National Accounts Property Underwriting Associate Leader
- Continental Casualty Company
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- 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 ...
- 9 Days Ago
AVP, Underwriting - National Accounts Property (Structured Risk)
- Continental Casualty Company
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- 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 ...
- 15 Days Ago
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- Webster Bank
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- Idaho State Job Bank
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What does a Property Casualty Underwriting Director do?
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