CNA Insurance

Title: Underwriting Consultant, National Accounts Property, Wholesale Locations: Los Angeles, CA Littleton, CO, USA Irvine, CA, USA San Diego, CA, USA Plano, TX, USA Walnut Creek, CA, USA San Francisco ,CA Scottsdale, AZ, USA time type Full time Hybrid job requisition id R-7294 Job 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. JOB DESCRIPTION: When you join the Cardinal, a CNA brand, National Accounts Property, Wholesale team as an Excess & Surplus Underwriting Consultant, youare responsible forthe overall management, business development,analysisand monitoring ofa highly complexbook of business. You will be recognized as a technical expert in underwriting ground-up monoline policies. Under general management direction, you will work within broad limits of authority on assignments requiring a high degree of technical complexity and coordination. This hybrid role will work4days per weekin the marketfrom our local officesinCalifornia, Arizona,Colorado,or Texas. Asdeterminedby CNA and depending on the applicant’s experience and/or qualifications, candidates may be hired into one of three Underwriter positions: Underwriting Specialist, Underwriting Consultant, or Underwriting Consulting Director. Typically, 3-10+ years of related experience. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of dutiesin accordance withdepartmental guidelines: - Works on highly complex underwriting risks employing diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability.Developspecialized endorsement language forhighly complexrisk. - Determinesappropriate pricingof complex risks for assignedbook of businessbased on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements and with little oversight needed from superiors. - Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy. - Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability ofhighly complexrisks underwritten; prepares and presents reports to management. - Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community and makes field visits. - Develops andmaintainsagency and/or broker relationships with large producers within the assigned territory to reach positive and profitable outcomes on complex, high-riskbusiness. - Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industryactivityand trends. Mayparticipatein industry trade groups. - Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters andassistsin the development of underwriting training. - Utilizes advanced functionality in relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities. - Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations. Reporting Relationship Manager or above Skills,Knowledgeand Abilities 1. Advanced technicalexpertise, underwritingskillandhigh levelof knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles,practicesand procedures. 2.Strong communication,negotiationand 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. 7. Demonstrated leadership skills. Education and Experience 1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred. 2. Typically, aminimumeight years underwriting experience. #LI-MA1 #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, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $72,000 to $141,000 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.

• Administer client’s employee leaves of absences, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, state-specific leave programs, military leave, and company-sponsored leaves • Serve as the primary contact for employees, managers, and client’s regarding leave eligibility, processes, and timelines • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws and regulations • Coordinate with payroll, benefits, and third-party leave vendors • Track and maintain leave documentation in leave management system • Provide timely notices, approvals, denials, and return-to-work communications • Support the ADA interactive process and coordinate reasonable accommodations • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and medical information • Prepare reports and metrics related to leave activity as needed • Stay current on changes to leave laws and regulations • Working with the HR Business Partner, assist client’s with employee relations matters, employee handbooks, assessments as needed.

• Working collaboratively with team members, process bi-weekly/weekly/monthly payroll accurately and on time for all employees • Administer payroll changes including new hires, terminations, promotions, bonuses, deductions, and garnishments • Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations • Reconcile payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions • Coordinate payroll tax filings, year-end processing (W-2s), audits, and vendor relationships • Serve as a subject-matter resource for payroll-related employee inquiries and issue resolution • Maintain and audit employee records within HRIS systems to ensure accuracy and compliance • Lead onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring timely completion of documentation and system updates • Work with benefits team members for questions surrounding employee benefits programs, and deductions • Manage background checks, employment verifications, and I-9 compliance

Title: AVP Product Leader Public and Private Directors & Officers Liability Locations: Chicago, IL, USA New York, NY, USA All Locations, USA time type Full time job requisition id R-7346 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. Officer position responsible for providing overall underwriting excellence for Public and Private Directors & Officers Liability Insurance, including product design, regulatory compliance, and system enablement, in accordance with the company’s strategic plans. In this officer-level role, you’ll shape product design and policy language, ensure regulatory readiness, and partner with key stakeholders to deliver system enablement and a best-in-class underwriting experience aligned to the company’s strategic priorities. This role is well suited for a leader who brings deep expertise in underwriting and a strong command of policy language and product development—gained through a blend of underwriting, claims, and/or legal experience. You’re comfortable navigating complex issues, balancing risk and growth, and driving decisions that improve portfolio performance. This role is open to candidates based in any CNA office location, with a strong preference for the Chicago area or the New York City metro (including surrounding Northeast locations). JOB DESCRIPTION: Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: 1. Provides end‑to‑end product leadership for assigned product lines, including product design, ongoing governance, compliance oversight, and lifecycle management aligned with enterprise strategy. Leads policy form development, maintenance, and enhancements to ensure products meet regulatory, underwriting, and market requirements. 2. Ensures the achievement of continued profitability, growth and/or operational efficiencies for a product line 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, and product governance standards for Directors & Officers Liability . 6. Oversees regulatory filings strategy, including coordination with Legal and Compliance, to support product changes, new offerings, and multi‑state implementation. 7. Partners with technology and operations teams to support product implementation in underwriting systems, resolve system‑related issues, and ensure alignment between product intent, system configuration, and underwriting execution. 8. Collaborates with business partners in Risk Control, Actuarial, Claim, Operations and Compliance to address governance and compliance issues related to underwriting practices. 9. Provides guidance and direction in the development and delivery of underwriting, product, systems, forms, and guideline training to ensure consistent execution across the organization. 10. May take lead responsibility for the development of underwriting strategies and position papers for emerging issues when assigned. 11. May maintain relationships with branches, brokers, agents and customers to assess risk tolerance, market appetite and emerging issues. May perform additional duties as assigned. Reporting Relationship VP and above Skills, Knowledge and 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 and 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) or RPLU certifications and related roles. *LI-KC1 *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, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $152,000 to $242,000 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.

• Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of new and renewal insurance applications • Partnering with Underwriters on all aspects of the Underwriting function including providing necessary information • Performs routine selection, evaluation, and pricing of the least complex risks • Assists underwriters by communicating with agencies on routine matters • Requests underwriting and/or state-mandated requirements • Issues and assembles policies upon receipt of underwriter approval

• Reviews insurance applications and documentation to determine if the applicant is an acceptable risk • Recommends appropriate pricing and coverage modifications or enhancements for risks • Prepares written communications on adverse underwriting decisions • Verbally notifies agents of decisions • Uses available underwriting systems and modeling tools • Prepares quotes and answers questions from agencies and internal or external customers • Negotiates with agents to reach positive and profitable outcomes • Makes field visits to Agent and Broker offices • Interacts with Claim personnel on issues relating to specific claims

Title: AVP, Product Leader (EPL, Fiduciary Liability) Locations: Chicago area or the New York City metro (including surrounding Northeast locations). Work Type: Hybrid, Full Time Job ID: R-7330 Job 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. Officer position responsible for providing overall underwriting excellence for Employment Practices and Fiduciary Liability portfolio including product design, regulatory compliance, and system enablement, in accordance with the company's strategic plans. In this officer-level role, you'll shape product design and policy language, ensure regulatory readiness, and partner with key stakeholders to deliver system enablement and a best-in-class underwriting experience aligned to the company's strategic priorities. This role is well suited for a leader who brings deep expertise in underwriting and a strong command of policy language and product development-gained through a blend of underwriting, claims, and/or legal experience. You're comfortable navigating complex issues, balancing risk and growth, and driving decisions that improve portfolio performance. This role is open to candidates based in any CNA office location, with a strong preference for the Chicago area or the New York City metro (including surrounding Northeast locations). JOB DESCRIPTION: Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: - Provides end‑to‑end product leadership for assigned product lines, including product design, ongoing governance, compliance oversight, and lifecycle management aligned with enterprise strategy. Leads policy form development, maintenance, and enhancements to ensure products meet regulatory, underwriting, and market requirements. - Ensures the achievement of continued profitability, growth and/or operational efficiencies for a product line through assessment of risk tolerance, market appetite and emerging risk issues. - 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. - Monitors the usage and profitability of alternative pricing programs. - Drives adherence to underwriting authority delegation, audit criteria and catastrophe management, and product governance standards for Employment Practices and Fiduciary Liability. - Oversees regulatory filings strategy, including coordination with Legal and Compliance, to support product changes, new offerings, and multi‑state implementation. - Partners with technology and operations teams to support product implementation in underwriting systems, resolve system‑related issues, and ensure alignment between product intent, system configuration, and underwriting execution. - Collaborates with business partners in Risk Control, Actuarial, Claim, Operations and Compliance to address governance and compliance issues related to underwriting practices. - Provides guidance and direction in the development and delivery of underwriting, product, systems, forms, and guideline training to ensure consistent execution across the organization. - May take lead responsibility for the development of underwriting strategies and position papers for emerging issues when assigned. - May maintain relationships with branches, brokers, agents and customers to assess risk tolerance, market appetite and emerging issues. May perform additional duties as assigned. Reporting Relationship VP and above Skills, Knowledge and Abilities - In-depth technical knowledge of underwriting theories, claims, policy language and practices within the insurance field. - 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. - Leadership and management skills, demonstrating integrity and professionalism. - Ability to drive results by identifying, and resolving problems within scope of responsibility. - Knowledge of the insurance industry, its products and services. - Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software. Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree with Master's or JD preferred in a related discipline, or equivalent. - Typically a minimum of 10 years of related work experience, with five years management experience. - Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) roles. - LI-KC1 - 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, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $152,000 to $242,000 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.

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• Provides expert consulting on process improvement initiatives and business strategies. • Partners with business leaders to identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities aligned with strategic goals. • Manages complex projects and programs independently, assuming responsibility for pace, scope, and risk. • Builds and maintains relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. • Supports the design and implementation of continuous process improvement programs. • Offers thought leadership and advises on the structure and value of formalized programs centered on business process management. • Develops and applies consistent, repeatable process assessment and redesign methodologies, tools, and techniques including root cause analysis and identification of value-add activities. • Contributes to the development of methodologies for business process management. • Designs tools and techniques for ongoing measurement, evaluation, and improvement of business processes.​

• Works with senior management approving underwriting language on the most complex underwriting risks employing advanced diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability. • Evaluation and approval of appropriate pricing of the most complex risks based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements. • Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting guidelines, policy, and strategy. • Interprets corporate strategies and initiatives to tailor the company's approach. • Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of the product line. • Drives cross‑functional product development initiatives, managing priorities, timelines, and stakeholders to deliver high‑quality product outcomes. • Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends where they may represent the company in industry trade groups. • Confident in freely shares knowledge and expertise with others, mentoring and guiding less experienced underwriters, and assisting in the development of underwriting training. • Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations.