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. JOB DESCRIPTION: Are you ready to dive into the world of underwriting and make a real impact? Join CNA’s Specialty Internship Program and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions matter! This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, develop risk analysis skills, and grow within a supportive team culture that will set you up for long-term success. This role provides high-level support to our Specialty Underwriting (Management Liability) department. Objectives: Assist the underwriting team in rapidly analyzing, pricing and transferring commercial enterprises’ risks with a focus on Management Liability; and Assess effectiveness and continually improve process throughout the program. What You'll Do: Risk Analysis: Learn to analyze operational, credit, and legal risks, and understand how to transfer them to an insurance company through contracts. Underwriting Reports: Complete detailed underwriting reports, analyze exposures, and prepare offering memorandums for presentation to third-party agents. Trend Analysis: Review business segments to identify trends that enhance pricing accuracy and process efficiency. Why Choose Us for Your Co-op Semester? Professional Development: Your responsibilities, performance, goals, and professional growth will be reviewed by team members at the beginning and end of the semester. Mentorship: Work alongside professionals at all levels of the organization who will serve as instructors and mentors, encouraging creative thinking and individual initiative. Concrete Achievements: Engage in day-to-day activities and large projects that you can proudly cite as achievements at the end of your semester. Networking Opportunities: Engage and network with senior leaders across the organization, gaining valuable insights and connections. End-of-Term Presentation: Showcase your work and achievements through an end-of-term presentation to senior leaders, highlighting your contributions and growth. What We're Looking For: Current Bachelor's Degree Student with strong academic performance and a passion for learning. Customer Service Skills: Proven track record with excellent interpersonal skills. Communication & Analytical Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills, and attention to detail. Problem-Solving: Ability to conceptualize details and develop action plans for decision-making. Team Player: Strong ability to work independently and within a team environment with limited supervision. Integrity & Leadership: Personal integrity, initiative, and leadership qualities. Bonus Skills: Experience analyzing financial statements and bilingual proficiency (English and French) are considered assets. At CNA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process, CNA will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs. At CNA, we are focused on success, individually and collectively. We pride ourselves on promoting a culture that challenges and engages people. We strive to connect people, departments and business areas, to function as a team, and to serve our customers and communities with professionalism and respect. Our dedication to employee engagement, continuous learning and the open exchange of ideas is the cornerstone of our business. These ideals, combined with our focus on the customer, enable us to explore new market opportunities and build on our success. Our values, culture and financial strength are what differentiates us from other employers and make CNA the place you want to work. At CNA, we are committed to advancing a culture of inclusion – one that attracts talent from all walks of life, fosters respect and collaboration, and enables all of our colleagues to do their best work. At CNA, we have a long standing commitment to the diverse communities in which we live and work. We actively make a difference for the greater good through partnerships, sustainability, initiatives, and working together for a better tomorrow. Corporate Social Responsibility is not one person, or one department, it's the entire enterprise coming together to make the world a better place.
