Underwriting Consultant – Construction Retail, Monoline Umbrella

CNA Insurance

Underwriting Consultant managing a complex book of business at CNA. Specializing in underwriting of complex risks and developing pricing strategies with limited oversight.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeBoston • Illinois, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $72,000 - $141,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines
Works on highly complex underwriting risks employing diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability
Develops specialized endorsement language for highly complex risk
Determines appropriate pricing of complex risks for assigned book of business
Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy
Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of highly complex risks underwritten
Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community
Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships with large producers
Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends
Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters and assists in the development of underwriting training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience
Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures
Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues
Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive and competitive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

underwritingdiagnostic analysissystematic analysispricing strategyendorsement language developmentrisk assessmentprofitability analysisinsurance principlesinsurance practicesinsurance procedures

Soft Skills

communication skillsnegotiation skillspresentation skillsanalytical skillsproblem solving skillscreativitymentoringguidancerelationship managementadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree