Overview As Technology Underwriter, you apply underwriting expertise to tailor insurance solutions for tech clients, balancing risk, portfolio profitability, and growth in a fast-changing market. You will leverage data and internal tools to price, rate, and approve or decline risk, while collaborating with brokers and cross-functional teams. The role sits at the heart of CNA's Midwest expansion in technology, combining technical judgment with strategic sales support. You help shape risk decisions and contribute to a high-performing, client-centric technology practice.
Compensation / Benefits- comprehensive and competitive benefits package
- focus on wellbeing and work-life balance
- salary range $72,000 to $141,000 (varies by experience and location)
Responsibilities- Assess risk and determine pricing using established methodologies and predictive tools
- Perform thorough account analysis and document underwriting decisions clearly
- Manage portfolio to achieve premium, profitability, and product mix goals
- Identify cross-sell opportunities and communicate CNA's value at the point of sale
- Develop and maintain broker relationships to drive pipeline and growth
- Execute distributor-specific business plans and monitor performance
- Maintain underwriting discipline, including CAT management and regulatory awareness
Key requirements- Solid understanding of underwriting processes, coverages, and risk evaluation tools
- Ability to analyze client needs, position solutions, and close business
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Analytical mindset with ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly
- 3+ years of related underwriting experience (roles may vary by level)
- Effective communication
- Negotiation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Salesforce
- RST
- BPMT
