Business Analysis Senior Specialist, Commercial Underwriting

CNA Financial

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$72,000–$141,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
61 days ago
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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $140k
This role $106k
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This role pays less than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $117,375–$162,625 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $106k versus about $140k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About CNA Financial

CNA Financial is a Chicago-based commercial property and casualty insurance company, offering business insurance and risk-management services to companies across the United States and internationally.

CNA Financial currently has 13 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $93,000–$141,000 across 9 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Business Analysis Senior Specialist, Commercial Underwriting

The Business Analysis Senior Specialist - Commercial Underwriting serves as an individual contributor within the Small Business Technology team. This role focuses on delivering strategic modernization, operational improvement, and digital enablement initiatives. You will analyze complex processes, define business and system requirements, and translate business needs into executable solutions. Key responsibilities include supporting agent-facing portals, policy administration modernization, P&C Programs initiatives, and digital and API partner integrations. You will also manage rating and underwriting enhancements, production issue resolution, and the deployment of AI agents and intelligent automation. Required expertise includes insurance technology platforms, policy administration systems, and Scaled Agile methodologies. You must possess strong skills in change management, project management, and the ability to evaluate emerging technologies to improve business outcomes and operational effectiveness.

What you'll do

  • Translate complex business needs into executable technical solutions and system requirements.
  • Lead projects for agent-facing portal modernization and policy administration systems.
  • Manage digital and API partner integrations and rating/underwriting enhancements.
  • Identify, develop, and deploy AI agents and intelligent automation solutions to improve efficiency.
  • Conduct research to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for business issues.
  • Resolve production issues and manage vendor or third-party technology relationships.
  • Elicit and review business requirements through working sessions with key stakeholders.
  • Manage project resources and provide input on the performance of team members.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent.
  • Minimum of seven years of related work experience.
  • Knowledge of insurance technology platforms, policy administration systems, digital distribution, and modernization initiatives.
  • In-depth knowledge of project management and Scaled Agile methodologies.
  • Expert knowledge of change management principles and practices.
  • Ability to analyze business processes and implement solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.
  • Knowledge of production support, issue resolution, testing, and post-implementation validation.
  • Ability to evaluate emerging technologies, including agentic AI, to improve business outcomes and operational effectiveness.

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