Underwriting Director, Ocean Marine

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JOB DESCRIPTION

As the Underwriting Director for the Ocean Marine Northeast market, you will lead and direct an underwriting group while being accountable for business results through overall management, profitability, and business development of a book of business. In conjunction with senior management, you will work within the highest limits of authority, have regional, industry segment or company-wide scope of responsibility.

This position will be located and work on a hybrid capacity from our offices in either New York or Kansas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines :

• Directs the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction. Coaches, leads and develops underwriters and directs the development of underwriting training.
• Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy.
• Develops and implements operating plans for enhancing the business and meeting strategic objectives.
• Reviews and directs the application of underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business.
• May market products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community.
• Develops and maintains agency and / or broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes.
• Reports business progress to senior management.
• Keeps current on state / territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May represent the company in industry trade groups.

Reporting Relationship

AVP or above

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Education and Experience

In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $97,000 to $189,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. 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.

CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact leaveadministration@cna.com.

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