Executive/Staff Assistant

cna· 01460 Continental Casualty Company
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📍 Chicago, IL, USAFull time💰 USD 47K–78K
Full time01460 Continental Casualty Company

About this role

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. 

Under broad supervision performs administrative support to senior staff. Interacts with internal senior management and external business partners and resolves issues, which may be sensitive or confidential in nature and of high visibility.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
Coordinates, handles and resolves business unit problems and customer issues independently and proactively escalating as appropriate. Provides outstanding customer serivce, acting with the appropriate sense of urgency.
Coordinates special projects for senior management, collaborating with others as needed.
Independently composes and distributes correspondence, memos, and other complex documents and reports, which require the use of office technologies and software applications.
Attends meetings, seminars, etc. and records notes or provides information as needed.
Plans, schedules and coordinates meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and maintains the business calendar for the executive.
Assists executive in the coordination of performance reviews, cost center updates and other organizational administration activities.
Processes and submits time entry reports and resolves timekeeping issues with Payroll; may train staff or management on the timekeeping process.
Establishes and maintains official documents and records in appropriate files.
May lead, mentor and train other staff.


Reporting Relationship
Executive management/senior staff


Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
1. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including professional etiquette. 2. Excellent interactive skills with the ability to work independently and proactively. 3. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other business related software systems. 4. Exceptional organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects. 5. Strong knowledge of the insurance industry and the business unit.


Education and Experience
1. Some college with course work in Marketing, Business, Accounting, etc. desirable.2. Typically a minimum five to eight years strong administrative experience.

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 leaveadministration@cna.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Executive/Staff Assistant role at cna?
The listed salary for this Executive/Staff Assistant position at cna is USD 47K–78K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Executive/Staff Assistant position at cna located?
This Executive/Staff Assistant role at cna is based in Chicago, IL, USA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Executive/Staff Assistant role at cna full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Executive/Staff Assistant role in the 01460 Continental Casualty Company department at cna.
Which team or department does the Executive/Staff Assistant at cna belong to?
This Executive/Staff Assistant position is part of the 01460 Continental Casualty Company department at cna. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Executive/Staff Assistant job at cna posted?
This Executive/Staff Assistant position at cna was posted on Aug 3, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Executive/Staff Assistant
cna · 💰 USD 47K–78K
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