Hybrid Commercial Auto Claims Specialist

CNA Insurance; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Insurance in Princeton, NJ is seeking an experienced claims professional to manage moderate to high complexity commercial auto claims. The role emphasizes investigations, coverage verification, reserving, and settlements, with a focus on quality and timely service.

The position supports a hybrid schedule with 2 days per week in the office and requires a solid knowledge of commercial insurance, strong communication, and the ability to work with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Typically four years of relevant experience, preferably in claim handling.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an Insurance Adjuster License within 90 days of hire.
• Professional designations are a plus (e.g. CPCU).

Responsibilities

• Manages an inventory of moderate to high complexity and exposure commercial claims by following company protocols to verify policy coverage, conduct investigations, develop and employ resolution strategies, and authorize disbursements within authority limits.
• Provides exceptional customer service by interacting professionally and effectively with insureds, claimants and business partners, achieving quality and cycle time standards, providing regular, timely updates and responding promptly to inquiries and requests for information.
• Verifies coverage and establishes timely and adequate reserves by reviewing and interpreting policy language and partnering with coverage counsel on more complex matters , estimating potential claim valuation, and following company's claim handling protocols.
• Conducts focused investigation to determine compensability, liability and covered damages by gathering pertinent information, such as contracts or other documents, taking recorded statements from customers, claimants, injured workers, witnesses, and working with experts, or other parties, as necessary to verify the facts of the claim.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with appropriate internal and external work partners, suppliers and experts by identifying and collaborating with resources that are needed to effectively resolve claims.
• Authorizes and ensures claim disbursements within authority limit by determining liability and compensability of the claim, negotiating settlements and escalating to manager as appropriate.
• Contributes to expense management by timely and accurately resolving claims, selecting and actively overseeing appropriate resources, and delivering high quality service.
• Identifies and addresses subrogation/salvage opportunities or potential fraud occurrences by evaluating the facts of the claim and making referrals to appropriate Recovery or SIU resources for further investigation.
• Maintains compliance with state/local regulatory requirements by following company guidelines, and staying current on commercial insurance laws, regulations or trends for line of business.
• May serve as a mentor/coach to less experienced claim professionals

Skills

Commercial insurance knowledge

Communication skills

Investigative experience

Time management

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

4+ years of relevant experience

CNA Claim Training Program (2 years eligibility)

Insurance Adjuster License within 90 days

CPCU designation a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CNA Insurance in Princeton, NJ is seeking an experienced claims professional to manage moderate to high complexity commercial auto claims. The role emphasizes investigations, coverage verification, reserving, and settlements, with a focus on quality and timely service.

The position supports a hybrid schedule with 2 days per week in the office and requires a solid knowledge of commercial insurance, strong communication, and the ability to work with internal and external partners.