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CNA Presentation Topics

• CNA History and Background

• Entry Level Positions

• Qualifications Required

• Daily Tasks / Projects

• Advancement Potentials

• Training Programs

• Performance Reviews

• Salary Bands / Ranges

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From Humble Beginnings . . .

CNA traces its roots to an insurance start-up

launched in 1897 by Detroit entrepreneur

Collins Hubbard

Today, Chicago-based CNA is a global insurance

leader

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CNA Rankings

• 7th largest U.S. commercial lines insurer

• 11th largest U.S. property/casualty insurer

• 14th largest U.S. property/casualty reinsurer

• 28th largest global reinsurer

• 51st largest U.S. life/health insurer

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Technology at CNA

•JAVA (J2EE)•Websphere•XML •VPN•Oracle SQL•UNIX / AIX•Windows 2000 / XP•Wireless•Multi Terabyte Data Warehouse •Business Intelligence•Mainframe (COBOL)

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Entry Level Positions

Application Development Analyst

• Conducts detailed analyses of specifications, requirements, and equipment configurations for CNA systems

• Develops and prepares computer applications (codes new or existing applications and/or integrates purchased solutions)

• Prepares program test data, tests debugs programs

• Supports operations area technical staff in implementation of application into production. Acts as liaison between clients and application areas

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Entry Level Positions

Quality Assurance Analyst

• Assists in preparing and conducting quality assurance testing of software and systems utilizing problem-solving assistance tools

• Provides help desk support to client and IT technical staff in resolving basic QA process or procedure questions

• Recommends process improvements and assists project managers in implementation of basic process improvement strategies

• May assist in the development of QA metrics for assessing application software or systems

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Entry Level Positions

IT Summer Internship Program

• Designed to give students real-world work experience within several areas of IT: Infrastructure, Network Ops, QA, Security, and Systems Development

• Professional and Personal Development activities such as public speaking and Lunch & Learns with senior management

• Hands-on projects with assigned mentors

• Full-time work schedule

• Internship will last 8-12 weeks (start dates will vary)

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Application Development Analyst

• Bachelors’ Degree in CIS / Computer Science or other related discipline

• Related Internship or IT Experience (for Full-Time candidates)

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Technical knowledge varies upon department location

Requirements

Quality Assurance Analyst

• All of the above, as well as:

• Overall understanding of the project management life cycle and prior use of project management tools

• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external business partners

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Kevin Hinthorn – Quality Assurance Analyst

Daily Tasks / Projects

• Transition to Corporate America

− Internship

− University Setting to Full-Time

• Test for Quality

− Create / Run Automated Tests Scripts using WinRunner

− Create / Run Manual Test Cases

− Create Performance Test Narratives

− Assist with Test Strategy and Plan

• Defect Management

− Monitor / Track Application Defects

− Create and Maintain Metrics

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Scott Jessee – Application Development Specialist

Daily Tasks / Projects

• Outsourcing Strategy

− Determine Strategy to effectively Outsource in order to Maximize Internal Talent, as well as allocate support activities.

− Establish Governance and Integrate External Vendor to Internal CNA Team

• Technology “Spin-Off”

− Assist in $16M Sale of CNA Subsidiary

− Development lead in providing requirements and working with purchasing outfit

• Server Implementation

− Analyze current applications & processes and recommend improvements

− Travel to 5 U.S. locations for systems audit and implementation

− Assist Coordination of new Server Infrastructure in multiple Business Environments and verify application compatibility

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Advancement Potentials

AVP

Application DeveloperSr. Specialist

260

Application DeveloperSr. Specialist

260

ArchitectureSr. Specialist

260

IT Project ManagementSr. Specialist

260

Application DeveloperSr. Technical Specialist

320 T3

Application DeveloperSpecialist

240

Application Developer Director

320

IT Project ManagementSr. Specialist

260

Individual Contributor Manager Path

Application DeveloperManager

260

IT Project ManagementSpecialist

240

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IT Specific

Training Programs

• No formalized training program. We have mentors assigned to new hires once they have started, and there is project level training provided as needed.

• CNA encourages employees to stay abreast of new technology within the company by sending them to internal training sessions.

Ongoing Education

• CNA offers tuition re-imbursement for classes you take related to your role or business

• CNA will pay for certifications which are applicable to your role (MCSE, PMI, etc.)

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Expectation and Measure Setting

Performance Reviews

• Manager and Employee define what performance objectives and competencies are expected for the performance period. Measures are created to determine success.

Development Planning

Performance Evaluation

• Manager and Employee determine the development plan based on the employee’s performance expectations

• Manager and Employee evaluate the employee’s actual performance as compared to the measures set forth in the definition period.

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Salary Bands / Ranges

Bands for Various IT Positions:

Application Development Analyst – 220

Quality Assurance Analyst - 220

Application Developer Specialist – 240

Quality Assurance Specialist - 240

Application Developer Sr. Specialist – 260

Application Development Director - 320

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Learn More About CNA

• Indiana University Recruiting Schedule:

September 15th: IT Career Fair

September 20th: IT SCOOP Presentation

October 18th: IT On-Campus Interviews

• 2nd Round Interviews- Home Office Visits:

Friday, November 11th,

Friday, November 18th,

Friday, December 2nd

www.cna.com/careers