Leads and directs an underwriting group and is accountable for business results through overall management, profitability, and business development of a book of business for Surety. In conjunction with senior management, works within the highest limits of authority. Has regional, industry segment or company-wide scope of responsibility.

This position will sit in the Scottsdale, AZ office. Relocation is available.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

1.    Directs the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction.

2.    Coaches, leads and develops underwriters and directs the development of underwriting training.

3.    Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy.

4.    Develops and implements operating plans for enhancing the business and meeting strategic objectives.

5.    Reviews and directs the application of underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business.

6.    May market products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community.

7.    Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes.

8.    Reports business progress to senior management.

9.    Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends.  May represent the company in industry trade groups.

10.  May perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship
AVP or above 

Skills, Knowledge & 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 & Experience

1.    BA or BS in Business Administration (or similar).

2.    Minimum of seven years of underwriting experience with a proven track record of results.

3.    Professional designations (e.g. AFSB) and/or MBA preferred.

About CNA Surety

CNA Surety provides a full range of surety and fidelity bonds in all 50 states, Canada and Puerto Rico. Through a combined network of approximately 40,000 appointed agencies, CNA Surety has the capacity, experience and dedication to serve a full range of bonding needs, from the smallest commercial bonds to multi-million dollar contract bonds. CNA Surety is known for its expert underwriting, solid financial strength, market leadership and creative solutions to all bonding requirements. With a highly diverse product line, one of the broadest underwriting capabilities in the industry, and an unparalleled distribution system, the CNA Surety group of companies ranks as one of the largest writers of surety bonds in the United States. Backed by the financial strength of the CNA Insurance Group, we have one of the highest US Treasury Underwriting Limitations in the surety industry. Mission CNA Surety understands the needs of its customers and has built itself to be responsive, flexible and focused on satisfying the unique requirements of each one of its customers. We can provide custom-tailored surety solutions to virtually all segments of the market, regardless of size or circu...mstance. This explains our continued success and validates our potential for growth. We believe that relationships, the core of our business, are built through trust, open lines of communication, and genuine care for the interests of our agents, brokers and customers. This philosophy, plus our flexibility and responsiveness have led to decades-long relationships with our customers.

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