CNA
Financial Services
VPUnderwriting-NationalPublicCompanyManagementLiability
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“VP Underwriting - National Public Company Management Liability at CNA. Skills: Management Liability underwriting, Public Company ML, Leadership. Drive strategic and operational objectives. Create strategic and operational objectives”
What You'll Achieve.
Short-term success of a product line; Long-term success of the company; Short-term success and long-term growth; Profitability; Growth; Operational efficiency; Quality and consistency of the book of business; Talent development; Succession planning; Leadership pipeline
Industry & Context.
Advanced analytical skills; Strategic thinking skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15 years of relevant underwriting experience, Leadership experience within Management Liability or Financial Lines
Nice to Have
Advanced degree
What You'll Do.
Drive strategic and operational objectives
Create strategic and operational objectives
and operational efficiency
Evaluate underwriting performance
Present results to senior leadership
Provide direction for underwriting authority
Ensure governance and execution
and manage underwriting team
Conduct research and analysis
Incorporate market trends
Maintain relationships with brokers
Participate in industry events
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with business partners across Underwriting, Distribution, Claims, Actuarial, Risk Control, Operations, and Compliance
Communication Scope
Executive-level communication; Negotiation; Influence skills
Full Job Description
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 responsible for providing overall underwriting excellence through management and direction for the National Public Company Management Liability line of business. This role is based in the New York City office and requires regular in-office presence. Directs the development and implementation of strategic and operational objectives for the National Public Company ML portfolio in alignment with the company’s strategic plans. **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **Essential Duties & Responsibilities** _Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:_ Drives implementation of strategic and operational objectives with significant impact on the short-term success of a product line or segment and moderate impact on the long-term success of the company. * Creates strategic and operational objectives with significant impact on the short-term success and long-term growth of the National Public Company Management Liability business. * Drives profitability, growth, and operational efficiency by establishing risk appetite, evaluating risk exposures, monitoring market conditions, and assessing emerging liability trends impacting public companies. * Evaluates underwriting performance through financial analysis, including rate adequacy, loss trends, reserve insights, and portfolio reviews; presents results to senior leadership and develops action plans as needed. * Provides overall direction for underwriting authority, guidelines, and audit standards; accountable for quality and consistency of the book of business. * Collaborates with business partners across Underwriting, Distribution, Claims, Actuarial, Risk Control, Operations, and Compliance to ensure strong governa
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