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Underwriting Director(Commercial Construction P&C)

Continental Casualty Company
California, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/19/2025 CLOSED ON 12/16/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriting Director(Commercial Construction P&C) position at Continental Casualty Company?

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. Leads and directs an underwriting group and is accountable for business results through overall management, profitability, and business development of a book of business. In conjunction with senior management, works within the highest limits of authority. Has regional, industry segment or company-wide scope of responsibility. JOB DESCRIPTION: Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: Directs the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction. Coaches, leads and develops underwriters and directs the development of underwriting training. Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy. Develops and implements operating plans for enhancing the business and meeting strategic objectives. Reviews and directs the application of underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business. May market products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community. Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes. Reports business progress to senior management. Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May represent the company in industry trade groups. Reporting Relationship AVP or above Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 1. Ability to effectively lead, coach and develop an underwriting group. 2. Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners. 3. Senior level technical and business management acumen, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures. 4. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams. 5. Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues. 6. Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems. 7. Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives. 8. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software. Education and Experience 1. MBA or its equivalent in experience. Professional designations preferred. 2. Typically a minimum of ten years of underwriting experience with a proven track record of results. In CA, the base pay range for Underwriting Director is $165,00 to $206,00 Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. #LI-ES1 In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $97,000 to $189,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com. CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact leaveadministration@cna.com. At CNA, we are focused on success, individually and collectively. We pride ourselves on promoting a culture that challenges and engages people. We strive to connect people, departments and business areas, to function as a team, and to serve our customers and communities with professionalism and respect. Our dedication to employee engagement, continuous learning and the open exchange of ideas is the cornerstone of our business. These ideals, combined with our focus on the customer, enable us to explore new market opportunities and build on our success. Our values, culture and financial strength are what differentiates us from other employers and make CNA the place you want to work. At CNA, we are committed to advancing a culture of inclusion – one that attracts talent from all walks of life, fosters respect and collaboration, and enables all of our colleagues to do their best work. At CNA, we have a long standing commitment to the diverse communities in which we live and work. We actively make a difference for the greater good through partnerships, sustainability, initiatives, and working together for a better tomorrow. Corporate Social Responsibility is not one person, or one department, it's the entire enterprise coming together to make the world a better place.

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