Underwriting Consultant (Technology P&C)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews applications and financial information to assess risk acceptability in alignment with CNA guidelines
• Applies pricing methodology and predictive modeling tools to evaluate risk and determine appropriate pricing
• Utilizes underwriting tools (e.g., RST, BPMT, Merlin) and adheres to established disciplines and strategies
• Demonstrates technical expertise through thoughtful account analysis and thorough documentation
• Analyzes and communicates underwriting decisions, including rate actions, requirements, and declinations
• Maintains strong underwriting discipline, including CAT management and exposure controls
• Stays current on regulatory, industry, and territory-specific trends

Portfolio Management

• Manages an assigned portfolio to achieve goals around premium, profitability, rate, retention, and product mix
• Alices time and resources strategically to optimize producer performance
• Operates with an enterprise mindset, identifying cross-sell opportunities across lines of business

Sales & Distribution Management

• Buils and maintains disciplined sales practices using CNA tools, including Salesforce
• Develops strong producer relationships to drive pipeline, insights, and performance
• Builds and executes distributor-specific business plans, adjusting as needed to sustain growth
• Identifies and executes cross-sell opportunities in partnership with underwriting peers

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Solid understanding of underwriting processes, coverages, and risk evaluation tools
• Strong communication skills across internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to identify client needs, position solutions, and close business
• Sound judgment and negotiation ability within delegated authority
• Analytical mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly

Qualifications

• Typically requires 3+ years of related experience
• In Los Angeles, the base pay range for Underwriting Consultant is $135,000 to $169,000

Benefits

CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.

For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.