Vice President, Commercial Property & Casualty (P&C) Programs

Officer Position

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. Officer position is responsible for the development, growth and profitability of the organization's Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance programs. This position is responsible for designing and developing programs, leading sales and business development, managing partner relationships, overseeing underwriting and pricing for profitability, ensuring operational efficiency, providing governance, and leading a team of multiple program managers with various lines of business. This is a significant role in scope and responsibility. A strong background in P&C program management with track record of successfully designing, launching and managing profitable insurance programs; strong relationships with the MGA / MGU community; experience managing delegated underwriting authority and overseeing partner performance; and proven success in leading teams and driving strategy are critical to success in this role.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines :

• Develops and implements the overall strategy and framework for enterprise P&C programs. Identifies and designs new programs or product enhancements based on market trends and client / organizational needs.
• Works in partnership with business units to drive CNA's program growth strategy to advance CNA's market share, visibility and brand. Leads program acquisition discussions regarding new P&C program opportunities.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, carriers, brokers and other partners to maximize profitable growth opportunities within existing programs and development of new programs.
• Develops and executes on annual strategic engagement plans with program administrator and broker relationships. Ensures connectivity with agreements and strategy at corporate and business unit levels.
• Drives operational excellence through efficient and standardized processes.
• Responsible for overseeing underwriting and pricing for profitability.
• Oversees the development and analysis of partner metrics and other program reporting to assess performance, ensure compliance and drive profitability.
• Establishes and upholds a governance framework to ensure alignment with goals, manage risks, optimize resources and ensure successful program delivery.
• Leads, directs and has full management accountability for staff in area of responsibility with an emphasis on talent management, succession planning and skill development in accordance with strategic direction.

May perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship

Typically SVP or above

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Education & Experience