General Manager – Large Casualty

CNA•Chicago, IL

3d•$72,000 - $141,000

About The Position

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential. CNA’s National Accounts Casualty, Large Casualty team provides primary casualty insurance products such as General Liability, Commercial Auto, and Workers’ Compensation to large businesses. Our National Accounts team underwrites a diverse mix of business and industry classes including Manufacturing, Professional Services, Construction, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Real-estate, Distributors, Technology, Wholesale, and Retail. Typical account sizes start at $500,000 and up in premium on a multi-line basis and works with national brokers. Under general supervision is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of new and renewal insurance applications. Partnering with Underwriters on all aspects of the Underwriting function including providing the necessary information to allow for UW to make prudent underwriting decisions. Provides high-level support to underwriters.

Requirements

Knowledge of the insurance industry as well as an understanding of the company's products, stays informed on relevant insurance industry trends.
Ability to effectively lead and motivate others in accomplishing established goals, builds a competitive organization by attracting, managing, developing and retaining the talent needed to win.
Ability to develop clear business plans aligned with business strategy.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, uses metrics and information analysis, accesses technology resources as needed.
Strong project management, organizing and planning skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills both verbal and written.
In-depth knowledge of the organization's strategies, goals, functions, and responsibilities.
Knowledge of business process re-engineering, with the ability to recognize and implement best practices.
Ability to drive strategy and implement innovative solutions to outperform the competition and drive top and bottom line growth.
Ability to implement systems, processes and procedures that improve the customer experience and result in profitable growth.
Ability to travel to field locations as necessary.
Value driven to provide superior solutions to internal and/or external customers.
Acts with a sense of urgency to advance priorities of the organization.
Helps other to excel through collaboration and building strong relationships.
Thinks creatively and uses diverse ideas to solve problems.
Raises expectations of self and others by continuously learning and broadening industry and technical skills.
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
Typically a minimum of 8 years experience in a specific function or field of expertise, including 5 years management experience.

Responsibilities

Manages the work activities and has full management accountability for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction.
Sets direction and establishes performance goals including stretch goals and communicates progress, addressing issues that impact service provided by the teams.
Through collaboration with others, establishes and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external customers and assists subordinates in resolving high visibility problem cases or issues.
Acts with a sense of urgency and takes accountability for resolving issues.
Generates ideas for process and technology improvements within and across businesses and implements change.
Prepares high level cost benefit analysis.
Focuses on increased responsiveness, resolving issues and continuously raising the quality of work.
Makes decisions utilizing data management tools and key metrics to ensure business alignment and commitment and growth objectives are met.
Participates in the development of, annual plans including budgets, forecasts, workforce and business continuity plans.
Manages and monitors performance against plan.
Responsible for staying up to date on trends and developments within functional area of expertise as well as the insurance industry.
May be responsible for facilitation and coordination of training initiatives.