Underwriting Consultant, National Accounts Property

CNA Open · verified Sep 23, 2026

Westerville Full-time Mid-level Account Management

At a glance

Mid-level Account Management role at CNA. Westerville · full-time · $72,000–$141,000 base.

SalaryStated by CNA

$72,000 – $141,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleAccount Management

SeniorityMid-level

LocationWesterville

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$72,000–$141,000

PostedAug 20, 2026 · 4w ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Assess highly complex property risks and decide whether they fit the assigned book
Create specialized endorsements and set pricing using financial, competitive, and compliance analysis
Review risk quality, volume, and profitability, then present findings to management
Build agency and broker relationships, market offerings, and make visits across your territory
Coach newer underwriters while handling special projects, presentations, and advanced CNA system work

What you bring

At least eight years of underwriting experience is typically expected for this consultant level
A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with professional designations preferred
Advanced insurance and underwriting knowledge plus strong analysis, negotiation, communication, and presentation ability
Experience prioritizing multiple projects, navigating ambiguity, and solving unusual business problems
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business software

Who this fits

This role suits a technically advanced property underwriter who can manage complex risks with limited oversight and maintain senior agency and broker relationships. You will mentor less experienced underwriters and report to a manager or above. It is a hybrid role in Ohio or Chicago, with four days each week focused on market-facing work.

From the employer

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

When you join the National Accounts Property team as an Underwriting Consultant, you are responsible for the overall management, business development, analysis and monitoring of a highly complex book of business. You will be recognized as a technical expert in underwriting ground-up monoline policies. Under general management direction, you will work within broad limits of authority on assignments requiring a high degree of technical complexity and coordination.

Currently, this position is a hybrid role (4 days per week market facing) located in Ohio or Chicago where you will have the ability to grow your market presence throughout your assigned region.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
Works on highly complex underwriting risks employing diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability. Develops specialized endorsement language for highly complex risk.
Determines appropriate pricing of complex risks for assigned book of business based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements and with little oversight needed from superiors.
Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy.
Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of highly complex risks underwritten; prepares and presents reports to management.
Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community and makes field visits.
Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships with large producers within the assigned territory to reach positive and profitable outcomes on complex, high-risk business.
Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May participate in industry trade groups.
Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters and assist in the development of underwriting training.
Utilizes advanced functionality in relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities.
Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations.

Reporting Relationship
Manager or above

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
1. Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
2. Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
3. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
4. Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
5. Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
7. Demonstrated leadership skills.

Education and Experience
1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.

2. Typically, a minimum of eight years’ underwriting experience.

As determined by CNA and depending on the applicant’s experience and/or qualifications, candidates may be hired into one of two Underwriter positions: Underwriting Specialist or Underwriting Consultant. Typically, 3-10+ years of related experience.

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 $72,000 to $141,000 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.

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