Senior Claims Counsel – Financial Institutions, Public D&O

CNA Insurance

Senior Claims Counsel managing high severity D&O and E&O claims for financial institutions. Collaborating with internal partners and mentoring junior team members on complex claims strategies.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeChicago • Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $97,000 - $189,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in handling complex financial lines claims, with a strong focus on litigation management and effective communication in drafting legal documents and negotiating settlements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JD DegreeAdmission To The BarClaims ManagementLitigation ManagementSettlement Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Claims HandlingDrafting Coverage LettersDrafting MemosDrafting ReportsLegal Research

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Financial Lines ClaimsLegal ExperienceHigh Severity ClaimsBroker CollaborationCustomer Representation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handles complex, high severity financial lines claims
Drafts coverage letters, memos, and reports
Represents CNA in settlement negotiations
Collaborates directly with brokers and customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with JD
Admission to the bar of at least one state
Minimum of twelve years of claims and/or legal experience
Advanced knowledge of litigation management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements