Recognized as a technical expert in Commercial Liability. Serves as an individual contributor responsible for achieving business results through the delivery of Risk Control services and technical support within the Liability discipline.
In partnership with senior leadership, operates with broad authority to address highly complex technical issues requiring advanced expertise, judgment, and cross-functional coordination. Provides Risk Control leadership for the organization's most complex risks and actively participates in the underwriting decision-making process.
Operates on a global scale with responsibility for Commercial Liability Risk Control, consultation, and technical support across diverse industries, exposures, and business operations.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
Engages with underwriting to drive corporate strategies for the Commercial Liability line of business.
Analyzes Risk Control strengths and weaknesses to maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
Develops global Risk Control strategies to positively impact Liability loss ratios, new business goals and retention requirements to achieve profitability targets.
Supports enterprise with technical expertise to ensure ongoing organizational learning, development, and advancement of industry expertise and specialization.
Works across the BUs to review and direct the evaluation and assessment of large and complex risks, or risks with significant exposures impacting multiple product lines with a focus on national or international accounts. Applies Risk Control policies, guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and drives the resolution of critical/cost driver Risk Control issues.
Influences the direction, development and implementation of risk control policy, operating plans and business strategy. Proposes and develops recommended new products and services with a global focus.
Develops and maintains business relationships with internal and external business partners. Known expert among Risk Control staff and CNA partners within the industry, actively shaping new industry relationships.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
Typically AVP or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Excellent communication, negotiation, decision making and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external business partners. Senior level technical and business management acumen and knowledge of insurance, risk management principles, practices and procedures. Contract management skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and simultaneously manage multiple projects and teams. Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business situations. Ability to achieve results, at the portfolio level, by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software. Expertise in Commercial Liability as needed for CNA’s portfolio. Ability and willingness to travel.
Education & Experience
1. Bachelor’s degree with Masters preferred or equivalent experience with professional designation(s) needed for the industry, segment or LOB being represented.
2. Typically, a minimum of ten years of risk control experience.
3. Applicable designations preferred
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 $97,000 to $189,000 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.
