Claims Specialist – Employment Practices Liability

About the role

AXIS is a leading provider of specialty insurance and global reinsurance. This role is on the Wholesale Financial Lines Claims team, which handles excess and primary claims for Employment Practices Liability (EPL), Directors and Officers (D&O), and related lines. The role reports to the Head of Wholesale Claims – Financial Lines and is responsible for investigating, analyzing, and evaluating EPL claims, ensuring proper coverage determinations and navigating claims to successful conclusions. The selected individual will gain expertise in EPL claims and coverage while engaging with sophisticated insureds and resolving complex disputes. This role offers meaningful opportunities to handle claims in specialized insurance sectors and to learn about the broader range of Wholesale Financial Lines products.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a Claims Specialist focused on Employment Practices Liability claims within AXIS' North America Claim team.
• Determining the appropriate valuation of complex claims, recommending settlement strategies, adhering to company policies, and collaborating with insureds, brokers, and partners effectively.
• Traveling to participate in mediations, observe trials, and strengthen relationships with vital AXIS partners.
• Escalating coverage concerns to internal teams and collaborating with external coverage attorneys when specific assignments necessitate their involvement.
• Developing claim and litigation strategies, delegating tasks, and overseeing the work of external legal advisors effectively.
• Assisting with underwriting inquiries while analyzing claim trends, conducting data analysis, and performing comprehensive risk assessments to support decision‑making processes.
• Keeping precise records of claim activities and promptly updating systems with all relevant details ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

• Hold a Juris Doctorate.
• Operate efficiently in settings with high visibility, shifting deadlines, and evolving expectations while staying focused and achieving outcomes.

Skills

• Bring unique perspectives and diverse skills to the team.
• Contribute actively to the success of a growing and dynamic team by bringing energy and a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate organizational abilities and solve problems effectively.
• Exhibit outstanding skill in verbal communication and written expression.
• Showcase skill as a litigator or litigation manager, well‑versed in dispute resolution.
• Write coverage letters independently with precision and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of the work.

Benefits

• Medical plans for you and your family
• Health and wellness programs
• Retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• Competitive target incentive compensation (awards based on overall corporate and individual performance)

Pay

Base salary range: $90,000 – $125,000, with additional target incentive compensation based on