Senior Claims Counsel Architects & Engineers

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Handles complex high severity professional liability architects & engineers claims 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.
• Partners with underwriters product and actuary to effectively respond to policy wording and/or claim related inquiries. Collaborates directly with industry partners brokers and customers to address similar issues.
• Meets with industry partners 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.
• Provides technical guidance and oversight to junior staff members. Develops and presents training seminars on key legal and industry issues/trends for the Professional Services teams (claims underwriting product and actuary) and key industry and broker partners as requested. Represents CNA on panels at industry conferences.

May perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship
Typically AVP and above.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

• Senior level advanced knowledge of the theories principles practices and procedures of litigation management within an insurance organization.
• The highest level of technical and product specific expertise claims resolution skill and knowledge of insurance and claims principles practices and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and to work with and maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills and senior level skill in managing ambiguous situations and issues.
• Proven ability to take a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives in order to achieve strategic business results.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
• A commitment to collaboration and demonstrated ability to value diverse opinions and ideas.
  

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree with JD and admission to the bar of at least one state.
• Typically a minimum of twelve years of claims and/or legal experience with a proven track record of results.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain Insurance Adjuster License within 90 days of hire where applicable.
• Professional designations (e.g. CPCU) are a plus.

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In Illinois/New York/California the average base pay range for a Senior Claims Counsel is $167000 to $237500. 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 District of Columbia California Colorado Connecticut Illinois Maryland Massachusetts New York and Washington the national base pay range for this job level is $97000 to $189000 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 CNAs benefits please visit.

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