Primary Casualty Claims Manager
This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry. At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.
About the role
AXIS is seeking a Primary Casualty Claims Manager to join the North America Claims team. The role leads a team responsible for primary casualty claims and supports disciplined, consistent claim outcomes across a complex portfolio. The manager will combine people leadership, technical claim oversight, portfolio management, and strong partnership with underwriting, actuarial, legal, finance, brokers, insureds, reinsurers, auditors, and external service providers.
The Primary Casualty Claims Manager is accountable for the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of claim handling within the assigned portfolio. The role establishes clear strategy on complex and high-exposure matters, promotes reserve adequacy and expense discipline, strengthens litigation and vendor management, develops claims talent, and provides meaningful portfolio insight to business partners and senior leadership.
Responsibilities
People Leadership