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.
Provide support for the day to day operations an Underwriting Team. Assist the underwriters with keeping files current and aiding with service to brokers on files. In addition, the incumbent will work in conjunction with underwriters to keep work flow running efficiently and smoothly in the department.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide analysis and supporting documentation on existing accounts to support underwriting decisions.
• Order risk control inspections and ensure completion by need by dates
• Understand corporate underwriting strategies and guidelines and understand their relationship to underwriting.
• Meet service standards and turnaround time with a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Review of schedules and worksheets to ensure alignment with effective insurance policy.
• Assist underwriting with broker follow up tasks.
• Document current processing procedures into the Underwriting manual as well as establish & implement improvements.
• Update underwriting systems for upcoming renewals.
• Assist Underwriting to obtain information as necessary and ensuring timely process of business.
• Provide general file maintenance as required.
• Assist manager and underwriting team with special projects as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Customer service focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Work effectively with an established Underwriting team in a fast paced paperless environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Positive attitude that embraces change.
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills; detail oriented.
• Knowledge of applicable insurance products.
• Demonstrated ability to work at high levels of productivity and quality.
• Measurement and data analysis ability.
• Ability to independently recognize, evaluate and properly resolve unique problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgement.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent Word and Excel skills.
• An understanding of Insurance coverage would be an asset .
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• University/College degree or equivalent business experience with interest and commitment to further education in insurance industry studies with a minimum of 1 year of experience
At CNA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process, CNA will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.