Senior Claims Counsel - Cyber/Tech/Media/MPL

CNA Financial Corporation
Syracuse, NY
$87K-$178K a year
Full-time
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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.

This is a Senior Claim Counsel position in the Financial Lines Claim team. The individual in this position will primarily focus on complex, high severity Cyber, Tech E&O, Media, MPL and Fidelity claims.

Ideally, the candidate will have a minimum of twelve years of relevant experience, preferably in Financial Lines claims.

The individual in this position will have responsibility for handling a pending of approximately 75 of the unit's highest severity matters at any given time.

This individual in this role will collaborate closely with our internal partners on claim trends and issues and with marketing of new and renewal business with clients and brokers.

As a senior member of the team, this position also requires regular mentoring of junior team members including assistance analyzing and formulating strategies on complex files, and line-of-business trainings.

JOB DESCRIPTION : Job Description

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Handles complex, high severity financial lines claims (Cyber, Tech E&O, Media, MPL and Fidelity) requiring legal analysis of complicated liability, damages and coverage issues.

Drafts coverage letters, memos and reports. Represents CNA in settlement negotiations with independent authority to commit CNA.

Interacts with multiple parties (e.g., insureds, brokers, claimants), frequently via their counsel. Directs and manages coverage counsel and coverage litigation against CNA.

2. Partners with underwriters, product and actuary to effectively respond to policy wording and / or claim related inquiries.

Collaborate directly with brokers and customers to address similar issues.

3. Meets with brokers and existing or prospective clients as part of business marketing, growth and retention strategies.

Works with senior claim, underwriting and product leadership to develop and analyze new products and to identify, evaluate and track claim trends and issues.

4. Provides technical guidance and oversight to junior staff members. Develops and presents training on key legal and industry issues / trends for the financial lies teams (claims, underwriting, product and actuary) and key broker partners as requested.

Represents CNA on panels at industry conferences.

Reporting Relationship

1. Typically AVP and above.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

1. Senior level advanced knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and procedures of litigation management within an insurance organization.

2. The highest level of technical and product specific expertise, claims resolution skill and knowledge of insurance and claims principles, practices and procedures.

3. Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication, and negotiation and presentation skills.

4. Ability to exercise independent judgment, and to work with and maintain confidential and sensitive information.

5. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and senior level skill in managing ambiguous situations and issues.

6. Proven ability to take a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives in order to achieve strategic business results.

7. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree with JD, and admission to the bar of at least one state.

2. Typically a minimum of twelve years of claims and / or legal experience with a proven track record of claim results.

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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, Maryland, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $87,000 to $178,000 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 is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process.

To request an accommodation, please contact redacted .

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