SVP - Underwriting Hub, Commercial Small & Middle Market

Description: • Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: Partners with executive senior management to develop strategic and operational plans that have a substantial impact on the success of multiple product lines. • Oversees achievement of continued profitability, growth and/or operational efficiencies for product lines by setting underwriting profitability and expense strategy. • Establishes strategic underwriting objectives, underwriting authority levels and product development direction. • Reviews analysis of operating model routinely to drive operational excellence and identifies areas for optimization. • Maintains a strong presence and alignment with Business Unit executive leaders to understand the strategic initiatives of the BUs including growth initiatives, portfolio management & mix, risk tolerance, market appetite, pricing & emerging issues. • Leads, directs and has full management accountability for staff in area of responsibility with an emphasis on talent management and succession planning in accordance with corporate strategic direction. • Oversees underwriting performance within scope of responsibility. Includes rate, reserve adequacy, operational & quality reviews. • Provides results to Business Unit senior executive management team and presents plans to resolve issues. • Partners with senior management in Risk Control, Actuarial, Claim, Worldwide Operations, Compliance and field management to address governance and compliance issues related to underwriting practices. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree with Master’s preferred in a related discipline or equivalent. • Typically having 20 years of related underwriting experience, with minimum of 10 years management experience. • Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) highly preferred. Benefits: • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help employees and family members achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. • CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. Apply Job! Apply to this Job