Commercial Manager - Underwriting Center, West

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Manages an underwriting staff and is accountable for the business results through profitability, business development, analysis and monitoring of a book of business. Under general management direction, works within broad limits of authority requiring a high degree of technical complexity and coordination. May have regional, industry segment or company-wide scope of responsibility.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Description
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages the work activities, performance and development of subordinate staff.
• Coaches, leads and develops underwriters and participates in the development of underwriting training.
• Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy to management.
• Reviews and manages the application of underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business.
• Prepares and presents operational reports to management.
• Drives regional and branch initiatives and business strategies.
• Drives regional and branch initiatives and business strategies.
• Develops, maintains and cultivates agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes.
• Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May participate in industry trade groups.

Reporting Relationship

• Director or above

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to effectively lead, coach and develop underwriting staff.
• Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
• Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
• Ability to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.
• Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience

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