Underwriting Manager

CNA Insurance

Underwriting Manager overseeing multi-region renewal portfolio while leading underwriting staff and contributing to business growth strategies. Seeking to enhance agency and broker engagement for CNA's success.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeChicago • Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $72,000 - $141,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages an underwriting staff and is accountable for business results through the oversight
Leads the management of a multi-region renewal portfolio and oversees the work activities, performance, and development of underwriting staff
Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy to management
Prepares and presents operational reports to management
Develops, maintains and cultivates agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience
Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures
Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive and competitive benefits package
help employees achieve physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals

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Hard Skills & Tools

underwritinginsurance principlesunderwriting practicesunderwriting proceduresanalytical skillsproblem-solving skills

Soft Skills

communication skillsnegotiation skillspresentation skillsleadershipstaff development