General Liability Claims Consultant - Complex Claim Unit
Location: Chicago Illinois
Description: CNA Insurance is looking of General Liability Claims Consultant - Complex Claim Unit right now, this occupation will be placed in Illinois. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. -
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Description
CNA Insurance is seeking an experienced General Liability Claims Adjuster for our Complex Claims Unit. Individual in this role will handle high severity claims with exposures at $2M and higher. This position can be located in any of the CNA Claim Service Center Offices: Syracuse, Maitland, Reading, Denver, Dallas, or Chicago. The adjuster in this position will handle claims nationwide rathe! r than by region.
This highly-experienced claims prof! essional will handle complex litigation including unsupported excess (to include Auto and GL) and complex coverage related claims. The consultant will be involved in frequent verbal and written interaction with executives. Licenses in multiple states and experience with more complex coverage issues and litigation management strategies are desired attributes.
Job Summary:
Individual contributor responsible for the overall management of highly complex claims. Recognized as a technical expert in the interpretation of complex or unusual policy coverages in area of expertise. Under general management direction, works within assigned limits of broad authority on assignments requiring a high degree of technical complexity and coordination. May have regional, industry segment or company-wide scope of responsibility within specialty area.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Works on highly complex investigations of claims, analyzes coverag! e, liability, compensability and damages. Determines if a major claim should be settled or litigated.
2. Manages all types of investigative activity on major claims. Coordinates discovery and litigation strategy with staff counsel or panel attorneys.
3. Negotiates highly complex settlement packages, sets reserves and authorizes payment within scope of authority, settling claims in most cost effective manner and ensuring timely issuance of disbursements.
4. Coordinates third party recovery with subrogation/salvage unit.
5. Makes recommendations on claims policy and processes to management.
6. Analyzes claims activities; prepares and presents reports to management.
7. Works with attorneys, account representatives, agents, doctors and insureds regarding the handling and/or disposition of highly complex claims.
8. Keeps current on state/territory regulations and issues, industry activity and trends. May participate ! in industry trade groups.
9. May provide guidance and assistan! ce to less experienced claims staff and other functional areas.
10. May be responsible for special claims projects and presentations.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
1. Advanced technical and product specific expertise, claims resolution skill and knowledge of insurance and claims principles, practices and procedures.
2. Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
3. Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
4. Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
5. Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
Education & Experience:
1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. JD or professional designation! preferred.
2. Typically eight years of general liability claim experience. New York Labor Law and Coverage B (Advertising Injury) claims experience a plus. Experience with more complex coverage issues and litigation management strategies required.
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Primary Location
United States-Illinois-Chicago
Other Locations
United States-Pennsylvania-Reading, United States-Florida-Maitland, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-New York-Liverpool, United States-Colorado-Littleton
Organization
CLAIM WSL-Fld-Major Litigation
Job Posting
Feb 10, 2014
Unposting Date
Ongoing
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to CNA Insurance.
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This occupation starts available on: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 19:04:31 GMT
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