Claims Consulting Director (Liability Construction Defect)
CNA Financial Corporation, Florida, NY, United States
JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Manages the most complex investigations of claims, including coverage defenses, liability and damages exposures.
Determines if a major claim should be settled or litigated and implements an appropriate resolution strategy accordingly.
Effectively manages loss costs and claim expenses on major claims.
Directs all types of investigative activity or litigation on major claims and ensures adequate and timely reserves are set.
Consults and collaborates with staff counsel or panel attorneys regarding discovery and litigation strategy.
Directs and may engage in the negotiation of the most complex settlement packages to drive cost effective and timely settlements.
Makes recommendations to and participates with senior management and business leaders in the development and implementation of claims policy and business strategy.
Actively pursues and identifies ways to reduce inefficiencies in claims processes.
Utilizes oral presentation and writing skills to elevate or communicate exposures to senior claims management and other partners.
Keeps current on state/territory regulations and industry activity and trends. May represent company in industry trade groups or other events involving external partners and clients.
Mentors and guides less experienced claims staff and other functional areas. Contributes to the development of claim training.
Responsible for special claims projects and presentations.
Identifies trends in complex claims and settlement strategies and communicates to senior management.
Reporting Relationship Director or above
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
The highest level of technical and product specific expertise, claims resolution skill and knowledge of insurance and claims principles, practices and procedures.
Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA’s internal and external business partners.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
Ability to exercise independent judgment to effectively evaluate and handle ambiguous situations and issues as well as analyze, distill and communicate important aspects of them succinctly.
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 and company systems.
Ability to embrace change and value diverse opinions and ideas.
Effectively manages multiple projects.
Ability to articulate complex claim facts, issues and analyses in concise presentations to business partners and management as well as in internal reports.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Professional designations preferred.
Typically a minimum 10 years claims experience with proven track record of success.
Salary and Benefits LI-KP1#LI-HybridIn Chicago/New York/California, the average base pay range for the Claims Consulting Director is $134,500 to $190,500. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. 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 $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 .CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact .
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Manages the most complex investigations of claims, including coverage defenses, liability and damages exposures.
Determines if a major claim should be settled or litigated and implements an appropriate resolution strategy accordingly.
Effectively manages loss costs and claim expenses on major claims.
Directs all types of investigative activity or litigation on major claims and ensures adequate and timely reserves are set.
Consults and collaborates with staff counsel or panel attorneys regarding discovery and litigation strategy.
Directs and may engage in the negotiation of the most complex settlement packages to drive cost effective and timely settlements.
Makes recommendations to and participates with senior management and business leaders in the development and implementation of claims policy and business strategy.
Actively pursues and identifies ways to reduce inefficiencies in claims processes.
Utilizes oral presentation and writing skills to elevate or communicate exposures to senior claims management and other partners.
Keeps current on state/territory regulations and industry activity and trends. May represent company in industry trade groups or other events involving external partners and clients.
Mentors and guides less experienced claims staff and other functional areas. Contributes to the development of claim training.
Responsible for special claims projects and presentations.
Identifies trends in complex claims and settlement strategies and communicates to senior management.
Reporting Relationship Director or above
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
The highest level of technical and product specific expertise, claims resolution skill and knowledge of insurance and claims principles, practices and procedures.
Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA’s internal and external business partners.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
Ability to exercise independent judgment to effectively evaluate and handle ambiguous situations and issues as well as analyze, distill and communicate important aspects of them succinctly.
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 and company systems.
Ability to embrace change and value diverse opinions and ideas.
Effectively manages multiple projects.
Ability to articulate complex claim facts, issues and analyses in concise presentations to business partners and management as well as in internal reports.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Professional designations preferred.
Typically a minimum 10 years claims experience with proven track record of success.
Salary and Benefits LI-KP1#LI-HybridIn Chicago/New York/California, the average base pay range for the Claims Consulting Director is $134,500 to $190,500. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. 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 $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 .CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact .
CNA Financial Corporation
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