Underwriting Trainee

About the Role

The CNA Underwriting Trainee Program offers a rewarding career path with hands-on experience and unique opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with other underwriting, risk control, and claim consultants to meet client insurance needs.
• Select and price risks with profit potential.
• Evaluate businesses by reviewing industry, business, and government data.
• Decide whether to accept or decline risks.
• Price risks and maintain a steady flow of new and renewal business.

Underwriting Trainee Program Curriculum

• Instruction in insurance basics, underwriting, professional, sales, and marketing skills.
• Technical training within discipline(s) and deeper knowledge of the broader industry.
• A combination of on-the-job and virtual training.
• Exposure to multiple lines of business and industry segments through a formal mentoring program.
• Instructor-led training, testing, self-study courses, Web-based training, and practical application.
• A working relationship with critical enterprise-wide support functions.
• Interaction with senior leadership.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Hybrid schedule from offices in Chicago, IL.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of underwriting.
• Strong sales aptitude.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn rapidly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence, overcome obstacles, and develop positive business relationships.