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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 all 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 — achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.
For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, check out ourCandidate Guide
JOB DESCRIPTION:
CNA’s Underwriting Trainee Program offers a rewarding career path for individuals interested in working for a company that provides hands on experience and unique opportunities. As an Underwriting Trainee, you will have access to professional skills development, productivity courses and much more. Our curriculum provides:
- 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.
- A unique opportunity to interact with senior leadership.
The process requires underwriters to evaluate a business by reviewing industry, business and government data, then deciding whether to accept or decline the risk. The underwriter is also responsible for pricing, as well as maintaining a steady flow of new and renewal business.
Our effective career pathing programs, including our leadership tracks, offer you the opportunity to grow your career at CNA.
**We are targeting a start date of June 2025 for this trainee cohort.**
CNA boasts a diverse network of more than 6,000 professionals with eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including: Advocacy for Visible & Invisible Disabilities (AVID), Asian Professionals for Excellence (APEX), Empowering Black Professionals (EBP), Generational Perspectives (GP), Organization of Hispanics and Latine Americanos (¡OHLA!), Pride, Women Impacting Leadership (WIL), and Veterans.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- 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, and the ability to learn rapidly.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to influence, overcome obstacles and develop positive business relationships.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
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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