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Claims Consultant - Mass Tort

CNA

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 7 days ago

    Highlights

    Loss types include sexual abuse and molestation, social media/AI/video game addiction, pollution/environmental, toxic chemical exposures, multi-claimant product exposures, talc, PFAS/AFFF, and other claims affecting multiple policy periods. In District of Columbia,California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois , Maryland, Massachusetts , New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $72,000 to $141,000 annually.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois
    IndustryOther/Not Classified
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded1940
    Websitehttps://www.cna.org/

    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. 

    Bring your technical expertise and negotiation skills to a role managing high-exposure, complex mass tort litigation claims. Loss types include sexual abuse and molestation, social media/AI/video game addiction, pollution/environmental, toxic chemical exposures, multi-claimant product exposures, talc, PFAS/AFFF, and other claims affecting multiple policy periods.

    Working under general direction, this individual contributor role requires independent judgment to evaluate coverage, develop resolution strategies, and coordinate claim resolution activities in accordance with company protocols. Strong communication with customers and insureds, proactive claim management, and a commitment to quality and customer service are essential to success.

    Enjoy a flexible, hybrid schedule and collaborate with top professionals across multiple CNA offices. We are open to all CNA office locations with a preference for Chicago, IL, Glastonbury, CT, New York City, NY, Princeton/Warren, NJ, or Los Angeles, CA.

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    Job Description

    Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: 

    • Manage an inventory of complex commercial litigation claims requiring technical expertise, independent judgement and proactive claim handling.
    • Analyze policy language and coverage obligations and prepare written coverage determinations.
    • Develop, own, and execute claim resolution strategies, including risk transfer, settlement negotiations, and all aspects of litigation management.  Collaborate with internal and external business partners, as appropriate, to move claims to closure.
    • Ensures exceptional customer service through proactive claim management and  professional,  effective communication with insureds, claimants, and business partners.  Provide timely updates and responds promptly to inquiries and requests for information. 
    • Set and manage timely, adequate reserves considering coverage, liability, and damages.  
    • Keep leadership informed of significant risks and losses through exposure evaluations,  loss summaries, and presentations of claim status and resolution strategy.   
    • Maintain subject matter expertise and ensure compliance with applicable state and/or regulatory requirements. 

    May perform additional duties as assigned. 

     

    Reporting Relationship 

    Typically Managing Director or above 

     

    Skills, Knowledge & Abilities 

    • Thorough knowledge of commercial insurance products, policy language, coverage, and claim practices. 
    • Experience interpreting general liability policies and evaluating coverage issues, including issues involving the number of occurrences, trigger, and allocation. 
    • Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex settlements.   
    • Strong communication and presentation skills both verbal and written, including the ability to communicate business and technical information clearly. 
    • Strong analytical, investigative and critical thinking skills, with the ability to make sound business decisions and resolve ambiguous or challenging issues. 
    • Strong work ethic with demonstrated time management, organizational skills, sound judgment, and an ability to work independently. 
    • Ability to prioritize a complex inventory and adapt to shifting demands while maintaining timely, thorough claim analysis  and proactive resolution planning. 
    • Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex settlements. 
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn business-related software. 
    • Ability to value and implement diverse opinions and ideas. 

     

    Education & Experience 

    • JD or Bachelor's Degree with relevant experience in a Claims organization or legal capacity.
    • Typically a minimum six years of relevant claims or legal experience
    • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an Insurance Adjuster License within 90 days of hire where applicable.
    • Negotiation experience, including mediations. 
    • Abuse, product liability, pollution, and/or high severity general liability claims experience strongly preferred. 

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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, Illinois,Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington,the national base pay range for this job level is $72,000 to $141,000 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 utilizes AI-enabled technology during the recruiting process. For more information, please visit our careers page.


    CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact 

    leaveadministration@cna.com

    About Company

    CNA's approach to research is a modern iteration of the Newtonian principle that complex, dynamic processes are best understood through direct observation of events and people. That was the methodology CNA analysts first applied in the 1940s when they pioneered the field of operations research by helping the Navy address the German U-boat threat. Not content to study the problem from afar, this small group of MIT scientists insisted on deploying with Navy forces in order to observe operations and collect the data needed for meaningful analyses. Their groundbreaking work, and the anti-submarine warfare equations it produced, set a standard for operations research methods that CNA has maintained for 75 years. Today, with more than 500 professionals at our headquarters and 50 researchers in the field, CNA still takes a multi-disciplinary, real-world approach to our work. On-site analysts carefully observe all aspects of a process—people, decisions, actions, consequences—and then collaborate with a headquarters-based research team to assess data and arrive at findings. CNA's objective, empirical research and analysis helps decision makers develop sound policies, make better-informed decisions, and manage programs more effectively. Our work, which in its early decades focused solely on defense-related matters, has grown to include investigation and analysis of a broad range of national security, defense, and public interest issues including education, homeland security and air traffic management. Through our Center for Naval Analyses and Institute for Public Research, we provide public-sector organizations with the tools they need to tackle the complex challenges of making government more efficient and keeping our country safe and strong.

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