Distribution Operations Analyst

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. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Distribution Operations Analyst, on the Distribution Enablement team, will be responsible for the distribution & agency supporting the distribution CNA regions, business units, underwriters and external distribution partners. Collaborate with Underwriting resources to educate them on contracts, applications and processes that impact agency experience and production. Partners with Underwriting resources, Brokers to understand and analyze agency issues and develop solutions to provide high quality internal and external service and experience. This is a hybrid position working 2-3 days per week from our Chicago or Radnor, PA office. Essential Duties & Responsibilities 1. 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 brokers and agents to understand the issue, determine the best course of action and resolve the situation in partnership with Underwriting resources. 2. 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. 3. Train and support Underwriting Administrative Assistants in leveraging supplemental compensation contracts, progress reports and statements and educating them on how the contracts work and how to interpret the reports. 4. 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. 5. Support Agency Team in obtaining decisions from Regional Leaders when there is a need for key information from mergers & acquisitions, contracting, agency terminations or refreshing key agency attributes. 6. Update Salesforce to establish new relationships, transfer key intelligence for consolidated relationships, or archive terminated relationships. Keep Salesforce current for contacts, distribution team assignments, transferring open opportunities and partner with the Salesforce team to close out pipeline, opportunities or sales calls. 7. 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. 8. Participate in shaping business processes for agency maintenance and provide insight and recommendations for special projects involving agency coding, contracting or strategy changes. 9. As required, will collaborate with FP&A, Technology, Legal and Operations to resolve issues and revise processes. 10. Will be viewed as a subject matter expert for supplemental compensation contracts and reporting hierarchies. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 1. Knowledge of the insurance industry and the company's goals and objectives related to agencies, field operations and underwriting. 2. Detail oriented with good analytical skills and desire to learn and optimize processes 3. Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet deadlines 4. Customer Service mentality with good collaborative and communication skills (written and oral) with ability to facilitate meetings of low complexity 5. Ability to work independently 6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite as well as other business-related software. Proficiency in Excel and Word. Education & Experience 1. Bachelor’s degree, in related discipline or equivalent experience 2. Typically, two years of relevant work experience. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MA1 In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $47,000 to $78,000 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. CNA utilizes AI-enabled technology during the recruiting process. For more information, please visit our careers page. CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io At CNA, we are focused on success, individually and collectively. We pride ourselves on promoting a culture that challenges and engages people. We strive to connect people, departments and business areas, to function as a team, and to serve our customers and communities with professionalism and respect. Our dedication to employee engagement, continuous learning and the open exchange of ideas is the cornerstone of our business. These ideals, combined with our focus on the customer, enable us to explore new market opportunities and build on our success. Our values, culture and financial strength are what differentiates us from other employers and make CNA the place you want to work. At CNA, we are committed to advancing a culture of inclusion – one that attracts talent from all walks of life, fosters respect and collaboration, and enables all of our colleagues to do their best work. At CNA, we have a long standing commitment to the diverse communities in which we live and work. We actively make a difference for the greater good through partnerships, sustainability, initiatives, and working together for a better tomorrow. Corporate Social Responsibility is not one person, or one department, it's the entire enterprise coming together to make the world a better place.