Underwriting Director – Technology P&C

CNA Insurance

Underwriting Director managing business for CNA's Global Technology Practice focused on insurance solutions for technology companies. Leading teams, developing policies, and ensuring profitable outcomes in a growing Midwest market.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $97,000 - $189,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive underwriting expertise with a strong focus on leadership, team development, and strategic business management. Proven ability to drive profitability and maintain positive agency and broker relationships while effectively communicating with stakeholders at all levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Underwriting ExperienceLeadership and Team DevelopmentBusiness Management AcumenCommunication and Negotiation SkillsAnalytical and Problem Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Underwriting PrinciplesBusiness DevelopmentProfitability ManagementPolicy DevelopmentProject Management

Soft Skills

CoachingCreativity in Problem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteBusiness-Related Software

Certifications & Qualifications

MBA or Equivalent ExperienceProfessional Designations Preferred

Industry Keywords

InsuranceUnderwriting PracticesAgency RelationshipsBroker Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads and directs an underwriting group and is accountable for business results through overall management, profitability, and business development of a book of business
Directs the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff
Onboards, trains, coaches, leads and develops underwriters and participates in the development of underwriting training and accountable for granting underwriting authority
Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy; responsible for reviewing and approving referrals within authority
Drives regional and business unit initiatives and strategies and holds underwriting team accountable for execution
Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes
Reports business progress to senior management

Requirements

What you’ll need

MBA or its equivalent in experience
Professional designations preferred
Typically a minimum of ten years of underwriting experience with a proven track record of results
Ability to effectively lead, coach and develop an underwriting group
Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners
Senior level technical and business management acumen, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams
Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues
Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems
Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package