Handles complex, high severity Financial Lines 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, counsel, claimants and mediators).
Directs and manages coverage counsel and coverage litigation against CNA.
Partners with underwriters, product counsel and actuary to effectively respond to policy wording and/or claim related inquiries.
Collaborates directly with brokers and customers to address similar issues.
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.
Provides technical guidance to and oversight of junior staff members.
Develops and presents training on key legal and industry issues/trends for the Financial Lines team (claims, underwriting, product and actuary).

Bachelor's 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 exceptional claim results

comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals

Senior Claims Counsel, Financial Lines

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