Title: Middle Market Underwriter Location: Cincinnati United States Job Description: Our Underwriters within Sentry's Regional unit work closely with independent agents to underwrite, price and program individual policies/accounts. At Sentry, our business is built around people. And we pride ourselves on the promise to deliver efficient and effective services. We are currently seeking a result driven individual to fulfill a critical part in underwriting of policies. As one of our premier Underwriters, you'll be part of a team that stimulates production through independent agencies and then reviews insurance applications and evaluates their potential risk to Sentry. Based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate, this position can be filled as an Underwriter Senior, Underwriter Specialist, or Underwriter Specialist Senior. What You'll Do As a Middle Market Underwriter, you will: - Underwrite middle market multi-line accounts with premiums generally in the 50K to 500K range. - Be able to thrive in a team environment. Provide feedback to agency teams and underwriting management regarding trends and issues within your assigned territory and provide suggested solutions. - Work with other business functions to ensure service and quality objectives are met - Demonstrate an understanding of the insurance marketplace and emerging industry issues - Complete assigned project work requiring a high level of technical knowledge - Perform other job-related duties including training, presenting, attending sales meetings, traveling to agents, participating in audits, and covering desks for other Underwriters What it Takes - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience - 2-7+ years of work experience underwriting accounts in the following Industries: Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail, and Services. - Previous Commercial Multi-Line Property Casualty insurance underwriting experience - Completed insurance courses such as IIA and/or CPCU preferred - Demonstrated knowledge of commercial multi-line product line insurance concepts and terminology - Excellent analytical, human relations and communication skills - Ability to meet limited travel requirements What You'll Receive At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive. - Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday in office. - Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office. - 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future. - Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle. - Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand. - Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving. - Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU). About Sentry We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers since 2017. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority. Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth. Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await! Joe Larsen Joe.Larsen@Sentry.com Equal Employment Opportunity Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Evaluate Workers' Compensation risks, make independent underwriting decisions, verify insured operations for compliance, and build strong agency relationships while participating in ongoing training for new products and processes.

Market and evaluate products for program business while assisting in executing operational plans. Screen reports in the underwriting process and facilitate communication between agencies and service teams to enhance relationships and resolve issues.

Title: Underwriting Consultant, Inland Marine Location: New York United States 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: As an Underwriting Consultant, the ideal candidate has extensive experience evaluating builders' risk, contractor equipment and transportation/logistics coverage for all industries. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, results driven, and possess a high level of intellectual curiosity. Joining the team as an Inland Marine Underwriting Consultant, you will be responsible for underwriting individual risks and managing a portfolio by leveraging strong technical underwriting acumen and developing key partner relationships. Our Underwriters must be willing to work within specific limits of authority & corporate guidelines for individual risks. You must be willing to collaborate with leadership assignments requiring significant technical complexity and be willing and eager to engage efficiently with distribution partners to develop strong internal and external relationships. This is a hybrid position, with the successful candidate working from New York City office. Essential Skills & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: - Product Knowledge. Underwriter must possess fundamental knowledge of inland marine coverages with extensive experience in key lines of business including but not limited to Builders Risk, Contractors Equipment, Installation, Property, and Transportation/Logistics offerings. - Risk Assessment. Reviews applications and supporting documentation for a wide range of individual risks. Determines acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards and determines adequate pricing based on individual risk exposures, loss experience, financial statements, technical underwriting philosophy and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements. - Product Delivery & Effective Communication. Efficiently manages the communication required to review submissions, gather information, escalate and review with leadership as needed, prepare quotes, and deliver products to key partners. Early engagement with agents for any adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals or declinations. - Portfolio Management & Collaboration. Drives top & bottom-line results by line of business, per business unit goals & metrics. Engages with other internal business units to drive results across the organization. - Market Facing. Markets products through in-person and virtual visits. Ability and desire to sell and negotiate on behalf of CNA to secure top & bottom-line results while developing key partnerships that are mutually beneficial for the company, our distribution partners, and customers. - Systems & Programs. Utilizes relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities along with Microsoft Suite and similar programs. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities - Advanced knowledge of underwriting and insurance industry theories and practices. - Demonstrated high-level of technical expertise and Inland Marine related product specific knowledge. - Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners. - Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment to make critical business decisions effectively. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Demonstrated collaboration and leadership skills. - Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and similar business-related software. Education & Experience - Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Professional designations preferred. - Ideally, minimum five years Inland Marine underwriting experience. As determined by CNA and depending on the applicant's experience and/or qualifications, candidates may be hired into one of two Underwriter positions: Underwriting Specialist or Underwriting Consultant. Typically, 3-10+ years of related 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.