Underwriting Trainee, Small Business / Middle Market

CNA Insurance is dedicated to developing its employees and offers a comprehensive Underwriting Trainee Program for individuals interested in a career in underwriting. Trainees will receive hands-on experience and training in underwriting practices, sales, and marketing skills while working closely with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Learn underwriting practices by participating in formal and on-the-job training over their first 12 months with the organization
• Have exposure to a diverse variety of accounts in different geographies, sizes, and complexity as they develop alongside others in their Trainee cohort
• Interact with senior leadership
• Evaluate a business by reviewing industry, business and government data, then deciding whether to accept or decline the risk
• Responsible for pricing, as well as maintaining a steady flow of new and renewal business

Skills

• Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of underwriting
• Strong sales aptitude
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills, good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to learn rapidly
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to influence, overcome obstacles and develop positive business relationships
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
• Help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals

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