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Consulting Director, Underwriting

Consulting Director, Underwriting

CNAToronto, ON, CAN
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$75,000.00–CA$90,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines :

  • Works with senior management on the most complex underwriting risks employing advanced diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability.
  • Develops specialized endorsement language for the most complex risks.
  • Determines appropriate pricing of the most complex risks for assigned book of business based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements.
  • Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy.
  • Interprets corporate strategies and initiatives to tailor the company's approach based upon the assigned territory. Builds consensus within the organization for such an approach.
  • Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of the most complex risks underwritten, and presents reports to senior management.
  • Markets products and services through the brokerage community and makes field visits.
  • Develops and maintains broker relationships, particularly with the largest key customers in assigned territory, to assure positive and profitable outcomes on the most complex, high-risk business.
  • Keeps current on provincial / federal issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May represent the company in industry trade groups. Freely shares knowledge and expertise with others.
  • Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters and assists in the development of underwriting training.
  • Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

  • The highest level of technical and product specific expertise, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
  • Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
  • Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.

    • Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.
  • Typically a minimum ten years senior underwriting experience with proven track record of results.

    • 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.