CNA Financial Corporation

Senior Data Analytics Consultant

CNA Financial Corporation$90K — $105K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Sciences, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
  • Minimum of seven years of related experience
  • Strong knowledge of core functions of an insurance company; commercial insurance knowledge is a plus
  • Proficiency with SQL; experience with VBA, R, or Python desired
  • Advanced knowledge of financial and statistical practices, ideally with familiarity in Verisk or Moody's RMS CAT models
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
  • Data Science or related certifications preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead CAT exposure monitoring and portfolio analytics, including PML and AAL analysis
  • Develop scenario-based insights to support underwriting and explain CAT modeling metrics to stakeholders
  • Perform detailed exposure analysis, including loss attribution and executive-level reporting
  • Enhance CAT pricing tools and provide guidance to underwriters
  • Conduct real-time CAT event response analytics and prepare for active events
  • Support regulatory and actuarial reporting for CAT-related inputs
  • Deliver insights to leadership on portfolio exposure for profitability improvement
  • Act as a data steward, ensuring quality control and governance standards for exposure data
  • Contribute to actuarial data modernization initiatives and analytics tool integration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
  • Focus on physical, financial, emotional, and social wellbeing
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Inclusive culture emphasizing team member empowerment
  • Support for community engagement and contributions
Full Job Description
As part of the Canadian Actuarial team, this role is responsible for delivering catastrophe (CAT) exposure analytics and pricing support for the Canadian portfolio, providing insights through portfolio analysis as well as regulatory and reinsurance reporting. The position works closely with the US Catastrophe Modeling team, bridging teams across geographies to ensure consistent methodology, shared expertise, and informed risk evaluation.

The role partners closely with underwriting, actuarial, and enterprise risk management teams, while contributing to data governance and ongoing analytics and data modernization initiatives. This position will work closely with the Catastrophe and Exposure Management team based in the US.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

  • Lead CAT exposure monitoring and portfolio analytics, including monthly Probable Maximum Loss (PML) and Average Annual Loss (AAL) analysis, portfolio aggregation, and key account-level insights.


  • Analyze changes in CAT metrics and develop scenario-based insights to support underwriting and business decisions. Explain the impact of various catastrophe modeling metrics, attributes, and assumptions to various stakeholders


  • Perform detailed exposure analysis at account and location levels, including loss attribution and sensitivity testing, with delivery of executive-level reporting.


  • Own development and enhancement of CAT pricing tools, ensuring alignment with underwriting workflows, and provide pricing guidance and model interpretation support to underwriters.


  • Lead real-time CAT event response analytics. This includes exposure tracking, impact assessment, communication of insights during active events, and supporting preparedness planning.


  • Support regulatory and actuarial reporting, including CAT-related inputs for regulatory reporting.


  • Provide analytics to help Business Unit leadership understand their portfolio's exposure and how it can further improve profitability.


  • Provide analytical support for reinsurance and capital modeling, including exposure preparation, treaty analysis, and scenario-based capital insights.


  • Act as a data steward for exposure and portfolio data, including validation, quality control, and establishment of data governance and standards.


  • Deliver regular reporting and insights to senior leadership and act as a liaison across actuarial, underwriting, enterprise risk management and operations teams.


  • Contribute to actuarial data modernization and tooling initiatives, including development of rating engine requirements, data architecture, and integration of analytics tools.


  • Other ad hoc data analysis as required.


May perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship

Typically Director or above

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of core functions of an insurance company and general insurance. Commercial insurance knowledge is a plus.


  • Strong proficiency with SQL. Experience programming in a language such as VBA, R, or Python is desired.


  • Advanced technical knowledge of financial and statistical practices, procedures and principles, which may include a specialty area. Knowledge of the Verisk or Moody's RMS CAT model is a plus.


  • Ability to analyze data and provide valuable insights.


  • Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.


  • Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other enterprise business tools, including responsible use of AI-enabled technologies (such as Copilot or similar) to enhance efficiency, analysis and workflow in accordance with company policies.


  • Proven problem-solving capabilities. Self-starter with demonstrated ability to generate new ideas and work well with a team.


  • Solid project management, organization and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.


Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline such as Actuarial Sciences, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent


  • Typically a minimum of seven years of related experience.


  • Data Science or related certifications preferred


Our Total Rewards philosophy reflects our commitment to building a high-performing, inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive. We value the unique strengths and perspectives each individual brings to our business, our clients, and our communities. The base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $105,000, complemented by a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional, and social wellbeing goals. Base salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy.

About CNA Financial Corporation

CNA Financial Corporation provides commercial property and casualty insurance products primarily in the United States. It offers professional liability coverages and risk management services to various professional firms, including architects, real estate agents, and accounting and law firms; directors and officers, employment practices, fiduciary, and fidelity coverages to small and mid-size firms, public and privately held firms, and not-for-profit organizations; and commercial property, general liability, cyber liability, umbrella, and excess liability, as well as various other property and casualty coverages for healthcare institutions, professional services firms, and other specialized industries. The company also provides warranty and service contracts for consumer goods, and extended service contracts for consumer automobiles and recreational vehicles; and accident and health, and group life insurance products. In addition, it offers management and professional liability insurance and risk management services, as well as other specialized property and casualty coverages to various healthcare organizations, including hospitals, physician groups, and nursing homes. The company markets its products through independent agents, brokers, and general underwriters to various customers, including small, medium, and large businesses; insurance companies; associations; and other industry groups. CNA Financial Corporation was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Learn more about CNA Financial Corporation
Size
5,600 employees
Market Cap
$11.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$690 million
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$10.8 billion
NASDAQ

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