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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 reputed company employees are used to their fullest potential. CNA seeks to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees that helps them - and their family members - reputed company their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, reputed company out our Candidate Guide. CNA's Small Business reputed company Team is seeking an officer level individual to be responsible for providing overall reputed company leadership and excellence for the Portfolio reputed company team that is reputed company to our premier and traditional agencies. This individual will ensure effective management and implementation of strategic objectives and policies for Small Business in accordance with the company's strategic plans. Our Underwriters our concentrated in Lake Mary, FL and Overland, Park KS. This role is open to qualified candidates Nationally and will have Leaders (reputed company Directors of Small Business reputed company Teams) as direct reports. JOB DESCRIPTION: Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: 1. Responsible for the successful execution of growth and profit reputed company strategies. Implements strategic objectives, reputed company strategies and best practices with substantial impact on both short and long-term success of Small Business. 2. Accountable for delivering the financial objectives of Small Business, including profitability, new business, gross written premium, reputed company, and retention. Proactive production monitoring and addresses plan variances with team and appropriate initiatives. 3. Manages multiple reputed company teams reputed company Small Business. Leads, directs and owns management accountability for staff in area of responsibility with an emphasis on talent management and succession planning in accordance with strategic direction. 4. Collaborates with other Small Business functions and Commercial areas, Product and Business Unit Management to help reputed company reputed company profitability, growth and/or operational efficiencies for Small Business. 5. Provides overall direction for and adherence to reputed company authority delegation, audit criteria and catastrophe management for manually underwritten policies in Small Business. 6. Evaluates reputed company performance based upon financial analysis, including performance metrics, reserve adequacy studies, operational efficiency strategies, expense planning and management, and product reviews. Provides results to members of the reputed company management team and develops plans to resolve issues and underperforming business. 7. Collaborates with business partners in Risk Control, Actuarial, Claims, Operations, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Global Product teams to address governance and compliance issues reputed company to reputed company practices. 8. Provides guidance and direction in the development of reputed company resources and training tools. 9. Maintains strong relationships with the Enterprise & Small Business Sales & Distribution teams as well as business partners and customers to assess risk tolerance, market appetite and emerging issues. May reputed company additional duties as assigned. Reporting Relationship Vice President, Small Business reputed company Skills, Knowledge & Abilities 1. In-depth technical knowledge of reputed company theories and practices reputed company the insurance field. 2. Ability to effectively interact and communicate with reputed company levels of external and/or internal business partners reputed company scope of responsibility, team and/or matrix environment. Proven track record or mutually successful agent/broker relationships. 3. Leadership and management skills, demonstrating reputed company and professionalism. 4. Ability to drive results by identifying and resolving problems reputed company scope of responsibility. 5. Knowledge of the P&C insurance industry, its products and services. 6. Knowledge of reputed company Office Suite and other business-reputed company software. 7. Strong negotiation skills, excellent verbal and written skills and demonstrated analytical skills. 8. Embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion, nurturing the diverse culture created reputed company the CNA enterprise. 9. Viewed as a thought leader and trusted advisor reputed company the insurance Industry Education & Experience 1. Bachelor's degree with master's degree preferred in a reputed company discipline, or equivalent. 2. Typically a minimum of 10 years of reputed company work experience, with five years management experience. 3. Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) preferred. #LI-reputed company #LI-Remote CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [redacted]. Apply Job!