MONOLINE UMBRELLA UNDERWRITING CONSULTANT - P/C

Job Description:This is a Monoline Umbrella underwriter position located in Woodland Hills or San Diego, California. Job Summary Individual contributor responsible for the overall management, business development, analysis and monitoring of a complex book of Commercial Umbrella business. Recognized as a technical expert in the underwriting specialty of Umbrella. Under general management direction, works within broad limits of authority on assignments requiring a high degree of technical complexity and coordination. May have regional, industry segment or company-wide scope. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of the following duties according to departmental guidelines: 1. Works on highly complex underwriting risks employing diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability. Develops specialized endorsement language for highly complex risk. 2. Determines appropriate pricing of complex risks for assigned book of business based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements. 3. Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy. 4. Analyzes quality and quantity of highly complex risks underwritten; prepares and presents reports to management. 5. Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community. 6. Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships to reach positive and profitable outcomes on complex, high-risk Umbrella business through a high level of agency visibility and interaction. 7. Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May participate in industry trade groups. 8. May be responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations. May perform additional duties as assigned. Reporting Relationship AVP Umbrella Skills, Knowledge & Abilities 1. Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures, particularly Commercial Umbrella. 2. Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners. 3. Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects independently. 4. Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues. 5. Discipline to work independently with minimal supervision and do the right thing. 6. Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems. 7. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software. Education and Experience: 1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred. 2. Minimum eight years underwriting experience with Umbrella emphasisJob Experience:Education and Experience: 1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred. 2. Minimum eight years underwriting experience with Umbrella emphasisMinimum Education Required: BachelorYears of Experience Required: More than 5 yearsExpected Travel Time: About 25%