Product Manager – Commercial Underwriting
CNA Insurance
Division Manager – Professional Liability
W. R. Berkley Corporation
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Florida
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About the role
- Develop and execute underwriting strategy for Professional Liability division
- Build, train, and lead a high-performing team of underwriters
- Monitor emerging risks, market trends, and regulatory developments to change product as needed
- Work with Product and Forms Specialist to create coverage forms
- Work with actuarial to create pricing models
- Establish risk appetite guidelines and handle underwriting referrals
- Monitor portfolio performance and implement corrective actions to maintain profitability
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key distribution partners
- Lead initiatives to grow market share in target segments
- Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal controls
- Partner with actuarial, claims, legal, and data teams to ensure a holistic view of risk and make an underwriting profit
- Report on key metrics and provide insights to executive leadership
- Responsible for training of staff and managing the Professional Liability team
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree highly desired
- Advanced degree or CPCU/ARM/RPLU designation a plus
- 7+ years of relevant E&S experience including in-depth knowledge of professional liability products
- Strong technical underwriting background with experience in leadership roles
- Proven success in building and managing profitable portfolios
- In-depth knowledge of insurance markets and trends
- Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
