AVP, Product Leader (EPL, Fiduciary Liability)

CNA Insurance · Boston, MA · 3 wk ago

HybridMarketing$152k–$242k/yrFull-time

About the role

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.

Responsibilities

Provides end-to-end product leadership for assigned product lines, including product design, ongoing governance, compliance oversight, and lifecycle management aligned with enterprise strategy.
Led policy form development, maintenance, and enhancements to ensure products meet regulatory, underwriting, and market requirements.
Evaluates underwriting performance based on financial analysis, including rate, reserve adequacy, operational, planning and product reviews.
Monitors the usage and profitability of alternative pricing programs.
Drives adherence to underwriting authority delegation, audit criteria and catastrophe management, and product governance standards for Employment Practices and Fiduciary Liability.
Oversees regulatory filings strategy, including coordination with Legal and Compliance, to support product changes, new offerings, and multi-state implementation.
Pairs with technology and operations teams to support product implementation in underwriting systems, resolve system-related issues, and ensure alignment between product intent, system configuration, and underwriting execution.
Collaborates with business partners in Risk Control, Actuarial, Claim, Operations and Compliance to address governance and compliance issues related to underwriting practices.
Provides guidance and direction in the development and delivery of underwriting, product, systems, forms, and guideline training to ensure consistent execution across the organization.
Maintains relationships with branches, brokers, agents and customers to assess risk tolerance, market appetite and emerging issues.

Requirements

This role is well suited for a leader who brings deep expertise in underwriting and a strong command of policy language and product development—gained through a blend of underwriting, claims, and/or legal experience. You’re comfortable navigating complex issues, balancing risk and growth, and driving decisions that improve portfolio performance. This role is open to candidates based in any CNA office location, with a strong preference for the Chicago area or the New York City metro (including surrounding Northeast locations).

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

In-depth technical knowledge of underwriting theories, claims, policy language and practices within the insurance field.
Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of external and/or internal business partners within scope of responsibility, team and/or matrix environment.
Leadership and management skills, demonstrating integrity and professionalism.
Ability to drive results by identifying, and resolving problems within scope of responsibility.
Knowledge of the insurance industry, its products and services.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.

Education And Experience