Underwriting Consultant – Construction Umbrella, Excess

CNA Insurance

Underwriting Consultant at CNA responsible for complex underwriting risks and business development. Analyzing and monitoring risks while mentoring less experienced underwriters in the process.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeOverland Park • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines
Work on highly complex underwriting risks employing diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability
Develop specialized endorsement language for highly complex risk
Determine appropriate pricing of complex risks for assigned book of business based on financial and competitive analysis
Make recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy
Analyze quality, quantity, and profitability of highly complex risks underwritten and prepare reports to management
Market products and services through agencies or brokerage community and make field visits
Develop and maintain agency and/or broker relationships with large producers to reach positive outcomes on complex business
Keep current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends
Mentor and guide less experienced underwriters and assist 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, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
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
Demonstrated leadership skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Helps employees achieve physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals

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Hard Skills & Tools

underwritingdiagnostic analysissystematic analysispricing strategyfinancial analysiscompetitive analysisreport preparationendorsement language developmentrisk assessmentinsurance principles

Soft Skills

communication skillsnegotiation skillspresentation skillsanalytical skillsproblem solvingproject managementcreativityleadership skillsmentoringrelationship building

Certifications

Bachelor's degree