Distribution Operations Analyst

| Chicago, IL, USA | Hybrid
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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 seeks to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.
For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, check out our Candidate Guide .
Under broad supervision, provides distribution and agency support to CNA regions, business units, underwriters and external distribution partners. Collaborates with Underwriting resources to educate them on contracts, applications and processes that impact agency experience and production. Partners with Underwriting resources to understand and analyze agency issues and develop solutions to provide high quality internal and external service and experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide customer service for agencies, regions, UT/UA/underwriters and business units on coding, agency data, or reporting for specific agencies. As required, will directly engage with broker and agents to understand the issue, determine the best course of action and resolve the situation in partnership with Underwriting resources.
  • Support Additional Compensation drafting process by verifying coding, key contacts, payment addresses, and ensuring calculations are reviewed. Provide reports and high level analysis for regional leaders or agencies as directed to indicate progress and explain calculations to drive understanding of additional compensation agreements. Participate in the annual audit of contracts to reflect changes due to agency results, mergers & acquisitions or business strategy.
  • Train and support Administrative Assistants supporting Regional Sales and Business Unit leaders in leveraging supplemental compensation contracts, progress reports and statements and educating them on how the contracts work and how to interpret the reports.
  • Responsible for partnering with agents/brokers and Underwriting resources to accurately build reporting and compensation hierarchies for our distribution partners which are impacted by M&A activity, dispositions or relocations. Collaborate with the Operations Agency Team to ensure the strategic changes are accurately reflected in coding hierarchies.
  • Provide analytic support and training to Regional Sales Leaders and their staff for supplemental compensation, mergers & acquisitions, key personnel or structure changes, and evaluating prospective agencies. Help to research and explain changes to coding or compensation.
  • Partner with the Salesforce team and the Regional Sales Leaders and Business units or their administrative assistants ensure any agency changes that impact Salesforce are managed appropriately.
  • Resolve statutory licensing/appointment escalations internally and externally including phone calls to the broker carrier licensing support teams. As needed, engage with CNA Law Department to refine messaging and solve more complex problems.
  • Participate in shaping business processes for agency maintenance and provide insight and recommendations for special projects involving agency coding, contracting or strategy changes.
  • As required, will collaborate with FP&A, Technology, Legal and Operations to resolve issues and revise processes.
  • Will be viewed as a subject matter expert for supplemental compensation contracts and reporting hierarchies.
  • Provide project management across Operations, Underwriting and applicable sales leaders in the organization for coding changes requested by insureds or agencies as part of book of business purchases or code consolidations due to operational change.


Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

  • Knowledge of the insurance industry and the company's goals and objectives related to agencies, field operations and underwriting.
  • Detail oriented with good analytical skills and desire to learn and optimize processes
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Customer Service mentality with good collaborative and communication skills (written and oral) with ability to facilitate meetings of low complexity
  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite as well as other business-related software. Proficiency in Excel and Word.


Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree, in related discipline or equivalent experience
  • Typically two years of relevant work experience.
  • Insurance industry experience preferred


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Location

Located in the heart of the loop, CNA’s headquarters are at 151 N Franklin. With close proximity to both L and Metra stations.

An Insider's view of CNA

How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

Work-life balance has always been a priority for me. It always will be. CNA’s hybrid working model allows me to not only maximize collaboration with my peers but also take advantage of increased flexibility by combining remote and in-office work. I’m empowered to take control of my schedule based on what works best for me and my team.

Alison Massey

Agile Scrum Master Consultant

How does the company support your career growth?

Throughout my five-year career, I’ve seen CNA value creating thinking and continuous learning. My managers actively encourage me to pursue rewarding professional development opportunities. Those opportunities have had a direct impact on my career growth. At CNA, the opportunities are endless and your career aspirations matter.

Alaina Cole

Underwritting Specialist

What unique initiatives do you have that encourage innovation?

We have an Innovation program and team that designs processes to encourage creative thinking and capture ideas across CNA. In addition to collaborating with and learning from world-class technology partners, we also host events such as our Innovation Summit and Hackathon, which bring winning competition ideas to life in real products and services.

Keith Zhang

Architecture Consulting Director

What's the biggest problem your team is solving?

A primary focus of my team is reducing the time-to-market associated with machine learning models. By leveraging cutting-edge cloud services and streamlining processes, we’re enhancing the model development lifecycle. That enhancement allows us to use efficient, effective predictive analytics when making business decisions.

Ryan Gulden

Senior AI/ML Engineer

What are CNA Perks + Benefits

CNA Benefits Overview

One of the many advantages of working at CNA is the benefits program we offer you and your eligible dependents,
beginning on the first day of your employment. The program features a variety of plans that provide health care
benefits, well-being, disability and survivor protection, and 401(k) savings, among others. Below are highlights
of the offerings.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Diversity employee resource groups
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Vacation + Time Off
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Relocation assistance
Onsite gym
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Online course subscriptions available

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