Underwriting Specialist – Underwriting Hub

CNA Insurance

Underwriting Specialist reviewing applications and determining risk acceptability in a growing team at CNA. Collaborating with partners and mentoring junior underwriters for business growth.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeChicago • Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,000 - $141,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reviews applications and financial requirements for risks requiring complex underwriting skills
Determines acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards
Prepares quotes and answers questions from agencies, policyholders or other external contacts
Notifies agencies of adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations
Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters and underwriting associates
Utilizes advanced functionality in relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Typically a minimum three to five years underwriting experience
Advanced knowledge of underwriting and insurance industry theories and practices
Demonstrated high level of technical expertise and product specific knowledge
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

underwritingrisk assessmentfinancial analysistechnical expertiseproduct knowledgeanalytical skillsproblem solving

Soft Skills

mentoringguidancecommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree