AVP, Underwriting Portfolio Execution Analytics

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The AVP Data Insights and Analytics is an Officer position and plays a leading role in driving accountability for underwriting strategy execution at CNA.
This role will ensure the creation and dissemination of scorecards for strategy execution under the global underwriting committee framework, create individual account scenario analysis tools which help underwriters successfully execute on these strategies, execute non-actuarial data analysis to help inform strategic direction combined with actuarial information produced by the actuarial team, and create monitoring exhibits related to various underwriting strategies.
They will lead a team that will use all of CNA's available data assets to accomplish these objectives. Additionally, this role will be responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day prioritization of the counterpart cloud data and analytics engineering team continues to deliver core capabilities which allow for a full transition of this work away from legacy sources while making the underlying processes more efficient and effective.
They will be responsible for interacting with a variety of underwriting and technical leaders in the organization to achieve this goal.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Develop and implement strategic roadmap as it relates to expanding core capabilities in this area for CNA
• Collaborate with underwriting leadership to ensure alignment between accountability and targets at various levels in the organization
• Produce data driven scorecards tools leveraging CNA's modern data and analytics technology suite on a monthly basis
• Produce data driven scenario analysis tools leveraging CNA's modern data and analytics technology suite
• Produce non-actuarial ad hoc data analysis as needed to support strategic decisions
• Interact with various actuarial, data, and analytics leaders to be able to connect a core understanding of the underlying business with needed analytics to drive strategy execution
• Drive prioritization of core cloud based data and analytics features to further CNA's capabilities in this area using modern value-stream based agile product frameworks
• Lead staff with accountability and an emphasis on excellence in execution, talent management, and succession planning in accordance with corporate strategic direction.

Reporting Relationship
Typically VP and above
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Proven influential leadership, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills to work effectively among all levels of internal/external partners/clients.
• In-depth knowledge of modern Cloud based Data architecture and solutions, Advanced Analytics and Business Intelligence Understanding of core commercial insurance concepts and underwriting business.
• Strong people management skills across a broad scope of responsibility demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and people development focus.
• Proven ability to learn and adapt to new system applications/functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors or Master's degree, in related discipline, or equivalent.
• Typically a minimum of ten years of related work experience, with minimum seven years leadership experience.
• Advanced technology exposure, including, but not limited to: Cloud computing, BI platforms such as Tableau, Looker, Thoughtspot, Data warehousing, Machine Learning, Data visualization.

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In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In California, Colorado, Connecticut, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $143,000 to $228,000 annually.Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. 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. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com .
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