Associate Underwriter - Calgary, Canada - CNA Insurance

CNA Insurance

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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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.

Under broad supervision and technical direction, the Associate Underwriter is responsible for their own book of business and underwriting risks from submission through to policy issuance.

Works within specific limits of authority on assignments and utilizes underwriting policies, guidelines and rating manuals to make prudent underwriting decisions.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines
Performs underwriting analysis and documentation to determine acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards for renewals and new business within assigned Letter of Underwriting Authority.
Handles endorsement requests within delegated authority. Refers endorsements outside of authority to underwriter with recommended action. Independently engages agency to clarify intent of endorsement or seek missing information.
Handles assigned renewal book within allocated authority and prepares quotes, answers questions from Brokers or other external contacts, and escalates issues to management along with proposed solutions as necessary. Negotiates with brokers to reach positive and profitable outcomes.
Works with senior underwriters, specialists or management on risks exceeding authority level or requiring special handling
Order risk control and follow up on recommendations, analyze loss experience and manage reinsurance issues as required
Documents assigned files ensuring completeness, compliance, and quality (correspondence, proposals, endorsements, cancellations, etc.).
Executes on advanced pricing strategy (i.e. business unit pricing tools) on behalf of the Underwriter in compliance with regulatory and CNA specific underwriting strategies and demonstrates ability to document pricing rationale
Leveraged as the firstline point of contact to the producers/customers on account related matters while proactively identifying opportunities for up sell or account rounding.
Assist in marketing products and services through external partners and make field visits.
Expert on systems and workflows. Serves as a resource to others (train, problem solver, coach ) and conduit for feedback to internal underwriting partners.
Keeps current on line of business strategy, regulations and trends.
May perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of Property and Casualty underwriting including insurance products, policy processing procedures and documentation.
Strong time management, and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
Demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple tasks.
Strong capability to advise and coach others.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other businessrelated software.

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.