[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Loews jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/loews/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Loews · Timonium, MD # Underwriting Director (Contract Surety) Timonium, MD, USA Full-time Director $97,000 to $189,000 annually Executive & Management Listed on Loews’s official careers site. Posted July 27, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Loews’s careers site →](https://cna.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CNA_Careers/job/Timonium-MD-USA/Underwriting-Director--Contract-Surety-_R-7719-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Loews](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/loews/) / Underwriting Director (Contract Surety) ## Job description 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. Leads and directs an underwriting group and is accountable for business results through overall management, profitability, and business development of a book of business for Surety. In conjunction with senior management, works within the highest limits of authority. Has regional, industry segment or company-wide scope of responsibility. ### Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: Directs the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction. Coaches, leads and develops underwriters and directs the development of underwriting training. Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing and business strategy. Develops and implements operating plans for enhancing the business and meeting strategic objectives. Reviews and directs the application of underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business. May market products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community. Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes. Reports business progress to senior management. Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May represent the company in industry trade groups. Reporting Relationship AVP or above Skills, Knowledge and Abilities - Ability to effectively lead, coach and develop an underwriting group. - Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners. - Senior level technical and business management acumen, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures. - Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams. - Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues. - Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems. - Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives. - Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software. Education and Experience. - Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration (or similar). - Typically a minimum of seven years of underwriting experience with a proven track record of results. - Professional designations (e. g. AFSB) and/or MBA preferred. #LI-KE1 #LI-Hybrid I n 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 $97,000 to $189,000 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 utilizes AI-enabled technology during the recruiting process. For more information, please visit our careers page. 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 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jul 27, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 101 days - Location: Timonium, MD, USA - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $97,000 to $189,000 annually[Apply on Loews’s careers site →](https://cna.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CNA_Careers/job/Timonium-MD-USA/Underwriting-Director--Contract-Surety-_R-7719-1) ## More jobs at Loews ### [UW Consultant (Contract Surety)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/loews/jobs/7759e912d147938d9434/) Timonium, MD, USA ### [Auto Physical Damage Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/loews/jobs/60f80fa2f75b72607f05/) Lake Mary, FL, USA +17 more ### [Chief Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/loews/jobs/7a1430c3ec882e102e82/) Arlington - Loews Arlington Hotel, TX ### [Director Safety and Operational Risk](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/loews/jobs/fff208b6a23029cfb2ce/) Houston, TX, US ### [Director of Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/loews/jobs/b87ab65c1c6dde346ed3/) KY, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Contract Surety Underwriter - East Region](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/allianz/jobs/465bde0a942263b2c76f/) Allianz · Baltimore, Maryland, United States ### [Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Contract Surety](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/zurich-insurance-group/jobs/8ed261f9cb17bb98a9ab/) Zurich Insurance Group · Atlanta, GA, US ### [Contract Surety Bonds Underwriting Manager - Pacific Northwest](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-financial-group/jobs/f668e6d951d4a78dba30/) American Financial Group · Washington, USA ### [Contract Surety Bonds Underwriting Manager - Orange, CA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-financial-group/jobs/97f4ecefe7d8416c88da/) American Financial Group · Orange, CA ### [Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Large Contract Surety](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/zurich-insurance-group/jobs/02ee194f4127ce362c8d/) Zurich Insurance Group · ID, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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