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    Surety Claims Specialist - Chicago, United States - CNA Financial Corp.

    CNA Financial Corp.
    CNA Financial Corp. Chicago, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    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.


    CNA seeks to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.

    For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, check out our Candidate Guide.


    JOB DESCRIPTION:
    A Surety role, and under technical direction, investigates and maintains workers' compensation, specialty, property, and casualty claims. Works within specific limits of authority on assignments of significant technical complexity and coordination.

    Utilizing claims policies and guidelines, reviews coverages, determines liability and compensability, secures information, arranges property damage appraisals, and negotiates and settles claims.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities

    Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

    Interprets more complex or unusual policy coverages and determines if coverages apply to claims submitted, escalating issues as needed.

    Sets activities, reserves and authorizes payments within scope of authority. Ensures issuance of disbursements while managing loss costs and expenses.

    Coordinates and performs investigations and evaluates claims and suits through contact with insureds, claimants, business partners, witnesses and experts. Seeks early resolution opportunities. Identifies files that have potential fraud and refers to SIU.

    Utilizes negotiation skills to develop complex settlement packages.

    Identifies claims with third party recovery potential and coordinates with subrogation/salvage unit.


    Partners with attorneys, account representatives, agents, underwriters, doctors, nurse case managers and insureds to develop a focused strategy for timely and cost effective resolution of more complex claims.

    Analyzes claims activities. Prepares and presents reports for management. May be responsible for special projects and presentations.

    Responsible for input of data that accurately reflects claim circumstances and other information important to our business outcomes.

    May provide guidance and assistance to other claims staff and functional areas.

    Keeps current on state/territory regulations and issues as well as industry activity and trends.

    Reporting Relationship

    Manager or Director

    Skills, Knowledge and Abilities


    • Solid knowledge of claims and insurance industry theory and practices.
    • Demonstrated technical expertise and product specific knowledge.
    • Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
    • Ability to work independently, managing time and resources to accomplish multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
    • Strong analytical and problem solving skills enabling viable alternative solutions.
    • Ability to exercise independent judgement and make critical business decisions effectively assessing the merits of claims as well as evaluating claims based on a cost benefit analysis.
    • Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software.
    • Ability to adapt to change and value diverse opinions and ideas.
    • Ability to fully comprehend claim information; and to further articulate analyses of claims in internal reports.
    • Ability to handle claims with a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives.
    Education and Experience


    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.2. Typically a minimum three to five years claims experience.
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