Hiring: Underwriter Specialist, Small Business Company: CNA Insurance Location: Overland Park, KS Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 11:26:40 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •Typically a minimum three to five years underwriting 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 •CNA utilizes AI-enabled technology during the recruiting process. For more information, please visit our careers page. •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 Required Skills: •Reviews applications and financial requirements for risks requiring complex underwriting skills. Determines acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards. Also, determines the need for additional evidence of insurability and appropriate strategy. •Determines appropriate pricing based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements. •Prepares quotes and answers questions from agencies, policyholders or other external contacts and escalates issues to management along with proposed solutions as necessary. Negotiates with agents to reach positive and profitable outcomes. •Notifies agencies of adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations. •Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of risks underwritten and prepares reports for management review. •Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community and makes field visits. Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships. •May provide guidance and assistance to other underwriters and to other functional areas, particularly when related to cross-sell opportunities. •Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends and freely shares information with others. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred. Compensation: •$54,000 - $103,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!