Vice President, Commercial Property & Casualty (P&C) Programs

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Officer position is responsible for the development, growth and profitability of the organization’s Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance programs. This position is responsible for designing and developing programs, leading sales and business development, managing partner relationships, overseeing underwriting and pricing for profitability, ensuring operational efficiency, providing governance, and leading a team of multiple program managers with various lines of business.

This is a significant role in scope and responsibility. A strong background in P&C program management with track record of successfully designing, launching and managing profitable insurance programs; strong relationships with the MGA/MGU community; experience managing delegated underwriting authority and overseeing partner performance; and proven success in leading teams and driving strategy are critical to success in this role.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Develops and implements the overall strategy and framework for enterprise P&C programs. Identifies and designs new programs or product enhancements based on market trends and client/organizational needs.

• Works in partnership with business units to drive CNA’s program growth strategy to advance CNA’s market share, visibility and brand. Leads program acquisition discussions regarding new P&C program opportunities.

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, carriers, brokers and other partners to maximize profitable growth opportunities within existing programs and development of new programs.

• Develops and executes on annual strategic engagement plans with program administrator and broker relationships. Ensures connectivity with agreements and strategy at corporate and business unit levels.

• Drives operational excellence through efficient and standardized processes.

• Responsible for overseeing underwriting and pricing for profitability.

• Oversees the development and analysis of partner metrics and other program reporting to assess performance, ensure compliance and drive profitability.

• Establishes and upholds a governance framework to ensure alignment with goals, manage risks, optimize resources and ensure successful program delivery.

• Leads, directs and has full management accountability for staff in area of responsibility with an emphasis on talent management, succession planning and skill development in accordance with strategic direction.

May perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship

Typically SVP or above

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Experience in the P&C industry with strong working knowledge of the programs marketplace, P&C distribution and trends.

• Comprehensive understanding of P&C coverages, underwriting principles, and the insurance industry as a whole.

• Advanced communication skills which are critical to building consensus across area of influence (external and/or internal relationships), team, and/or matrix environment.

• Expert relationship-building, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Strong ability to collaborate effectively with senior levels of CNA’s internal and external business partners as well as the ability to effectively develop staff on new concepts, technology or initiatives.

• Ability to lead and make decisions using sound judgment during times of uncertainty and ambiguity.

• Ability to drive results by identifying and resolving significant problems within scope of responsibility.

• Exceptional process orientation with proven ability to leverage and scale technology to drive improvements and efficiencies.

• Strong leadership and management skills demonstrating integrity and professionalism.

• Strong knowledge of Salesforce product suite and strong proficiency of Microsoft Office 365 Suite and other business-related software
   

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, risk management, insurance, or related field required; with MBA or advance degree strongly preferred.

• Typically a minimum of twelve years of related work experience, with seven years management experience.

• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation preferred.

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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, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $194,000 to $308,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.  For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.

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.