CNA Insurance · 10 hours ago
General Manager – Large Casualty
Chicago, IL, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$72K/yr - $141K/yr
8+ years expCNA Insurance is a leading provider of casualty insurance products, and they are seeking a General Manager for their Large Casualty team. This role involves managing staff performance, setting strategic goals, and ensuring high-quality service delivery while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
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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
Qualification
Required
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 others 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
Benefits
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.
Company
CNA Insurance
CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.88M2016-09-12Post Ipo Equity· $0.88M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Luke Mellors
Vice President, Technology
Daniel Franzetti
EVP of Worldwide Claim
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