Complex Claims Consultant - NFP (Community Association D&O Liability)

Complex Claims Consultant - NFP (Community Association D&O Liability)

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CNA is the market leader in providing Community Association Directors & Officers liability coverage and provides best-in-class claim service. We are seeking a dynamic self-starter to join our team as a Complex Claims Consultant handling Directors & Officers claims for Community Associations. At CNA, Claim Professionals use their specialized expertise to handle claims efficiently and seamlessly in a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement. The Complex Claims Consultant plays a critical role in managing and resolving D&O Community Association claims by evaluating coverage, assessing liability and damages, setting timely reserves, negotiating and settling claims, and directing litigation. The Claims Consultant will collaborate in a rich team environment including claim leadership and business partners to ensure the best possible outcome on every claim.

This individual contributor position works under general direction, and within broad authority limits, to manage claims with high complexity and exposure for a specialized line of business. Responsibilities include the coordination of all claim resolution activities in accordance with company protocols, while achieving quality and customer service standards. Position requires regular communication with insureds.

This position enjoys a flexible, hybrid work schedule and is available in any location near a CNA office.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages an inventory of highly complex commercial claims, with large exposures that require a high degree of specialized technical expertise and coordination, by following company protocols to verify policy coverage, conduct investigations, develop and employ resolution strategies, and authorize disbursements within authority limits.
• Ensures exceptional customer service by managing all aspects of the claim, interacting professionally and effectively, achieving quality and cycle time standards, providing timely updates and responding promptly to inquiries and requests for information.
• Verifies coverage and establishes timely and adequate reserves by reviewing and interpreting policy language and partnering with coverage counsel on more complex matters, estimating potential claim valuation, and following company's claim handling protocols.
• Leads focused investigation to determine compensability, liability and covered damages by gathering pertinent information, such as contracts or other documents, taking recorded statements from customers, claimants, injured workers, witnesses, and working with experts, or other parties, as necessary to verify the facts of the claim.
• Resolves claims by collaborating with internal and external business partners to develop, own and execute a claim resolution strategy, that includes management of timely and adequate reserves, collaborating with coverage experts, negotiating complex settlements, partnering with counsel to manage complex litigation and authorizing payments within scope of authority.
• Establishes and manages claim budgets by achieving timely claim resolution, selecting and actively overseeing appropriate resources, authorizing expense payments and delivering high quality service in an efficient manner.
• Realizes and addresses subrogation / salvage opportunities or potential fraud occurrences by evaluating the facts of the claim and making referrals to appropriate Claim, Recovery or SIU resources for further investigation.
• Achieves quality standards by appropriately managing each claim to ensure that all company protocols are followed, work is accurate and timely, all files are properly documented and claims are resolved and paid timely.
• Keeps senior leadership informed of significant risks and losses by completing loss summaries, identifying claims to include on oversight / watch lists, and preparing and presenting succinct summaries to senior management.
• Maintains subject matter expertise and ensures compliance with state / local regulatory requirements by following company guidelines, and staying current on commercial insurance laws, regulations or trends for line of business.
• Mentors, guides, develops and delivers training to less experienced Claim Professionals.

Reporting Relationship

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Education & Experience

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

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