Claims Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Manages highly complex investigations of claims, including coverage issues, liability, compensability and damages. Determines if a major claim should be settled or litigated and implements an appropriate resolution strategy accordingly. Effectively manages loss costs and claim expenses.
• Manages all types of investigative activity or litigation on major claims, including the posting of appropriate reserves in a timely manner. Coordinates discovery and litigation strategy with staff counsel or panel attorneys.
• Negotiates highly complex settlement packages, and authorizes payment within scope of authority, settling claims in most cost effective manner and ensuring timely issuance of disbursements.
• Coordinates third party recovery with subrogation/salvage unit.
• Makes recommendations on claims processes and resolution strategies to management.
• Analyzes claims activities; prepares and presents reports to management and other internal business partners and clients.
• Works with attorneys, account representatives, agents, doctors and insureds regarding the handling and/or disposition of highly complex claims.
• Keeps current on provincial/federal regulations and issues, industry activity and trends. May participate in industry trade groups.
• Provides guidance and assistance to less experienced claims staff and other functional areas.
• Responsible for input of data that accurately reflects claim circumstances and other information important to our business outcomes.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Advanced technical and product specific expertise, claims resolution skill and knowledge of insurance and claims principles, practices and procedures.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
• Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
• Ability to adapt to change and value diverse opinions and ideas.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to evaluate claims based on a cost benefit analysis.
• Ability to fully comprehend complex claim facts and issues; and to further articulate analyses of claims in presentations to business partners and management as well as in internal reports.
• Ability to implement strategies with a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designation preferred.
• Typically a minimum eight years claims experience.

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 $110,000 to $135,000, 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.

At CNA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process, CNA will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.