Underwriting Trainee - Healthcare

Job Description Summary

With more than 50 years of experience in the healthcare industry, CNA is a trusted leader and one of the top five underwriters of healthcare professional and general liability insurance products and services for a wide spectrum of organizations and providers. We offer extensive industry knowledge, valuable insight and core coverages tailored to meet the unique needs of aging services accounts, allied health facilities, and physician groups.

This role will have January 2026 start date.

CNA’s Professional Liability Healthcare team offers a rewarding career path to individuals with a wide range of professional degrees, skill sets and experiences.  The Trainee will be educated in use of technical, sales and analytical skills to provide insurance solutions that help CNA’s customers manage risk.  The trainee will have in-person, self-study and case analysis in helping to develop a firm understanding of CNA’s strategies and appetites and will use internal and external data to make appropriate individual and portfolio risk decisions. Utilizes tools, underwriting policies and guidelines, rating manual rules and insurance laws and regulations.   

We offer an opportunity for you to work with other underwriting, risk control and claim consultants to meet the evolving insurance needs of our clients. CNA’s underwriters are responsible for selecting and pricing risks that have profit potential. The process requires underwriters to evaluate a business by reviewing industry, business and government data and 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. 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered 

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

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 

CNA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or veteran status in employment opportunities.