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.
Are you ready to dive into the world of underwriting and make a real impact? Join CNA’s Commercial Mid Market team and be part of a dynamic group where your contributions matter! This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, develop risk analysis skills, and grow within a supportive team culture that will set you up for long-term success. This role provides high-level support to our Commercial Mid-Market department.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Objectives:
1. Assist the underwriting team in rapidly analyzing, pricing and transferring commercial enterprises’ risks with a focus on Commercial Property and Casualty; and
2. Assess effectiveness and continually improve process throughout the program.
What You'll Do:
- Gain real-world underwriting exposure through shadowing opportunities
- Learn how underwriters assess risk and make decisions
- Observe broker interactions and client relationship management
- Develop an understanding of file handling and end-to-end underwriting workflows
- Analyze a real portfolio of business by reviewing recently written accounts and helping identify trends and insights that support ongoing projects
- Gather and document key data points, including referral triggers and emerging patterns
- Support internal initiatives by organizing findings and highlighting opportunities for improvement
- Conduct competitive market research by reviewing competitor policy wordings and helping our team stay informed
- Compare coverage features, limits, and enhancements against our products
- Build clear “pros and cons” comparisons to highlight strengths and gaps
- Summarize insights to support product development and strategy discussions
- Evaluate new business opportunities by reviewing prior-year declined and lost submissions
- Identify accounts that may now fit within our underwriting appetite
- Help prioritize opportunities for potential re-engagement
- Track and document findings in Salesforce, contributing to future pipeline growth
Why Choose Us?
- Professional Development: Your responsibilities, performance, goals, and professional growth will be reviewed by team members at the beginning and end of the semester.
- Mentorship: Work alongside professionals at all levels of the organization who will serve as instructors and mentors, encouraging creative thinking and individual initiative.
- Concrete Achievements: Engage in day-to-day activities and projects that you can proudly cite as achievements at the end of your semester.
- Networking Opportunities: Engage and network with employees across the organization, gaining valuable insights and connections.
- End-of-Term Presentation: Showcase your work and achievements through an end-of-term presentation to management, highlighting your contributions and growth.
What We're Looking For:
- Current Bachelor's Degree Student or Students enrolled in a full-time Insurance-focused Accredited Diploma with strong academic performance and a passion for learning.
- Customer Service Skills: Proven track record with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Communication & Analytical Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills, and attention to detail.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to conceptualize details and develop action plans for decision-making.
- Team Player: Strong ability to work independently and within a team environment with limited supervision.
- Integrity & Leadership: Personal integrity, initiative, and leadership qualities.
- Bonus Skills: Experience analyzing financial statements and bilingual proficiency (English and French) are considered assets.
Our Total Rewards philosophy reflects our commitment to building a high-performing, inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive. We value the unique strengths and perspectives each individual brings to our business, our clients, and our communities. For this Co-op position, the hourly rate is $26 to $30, and is determined by the number of work terms the student has completed. Please note that this posting is for a newly created vacancy.
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.
