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This role pays less than
99%
of similar roles. Most pay
$149,500–$184,900
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$106k
versus about
$167k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About CNA Financial
CNA Financial is a Chicago-based commercial property and casualty insurance company, offering business insurance and risk-management services to companies across the United States and internationally.
CNA Financial currently has
13 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$93,000–$141,000
across 9 roles with salary data.
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