Senior Claims Specialist

About the role

AXIS is hiring a Senior Claims Specialist – EPL and Fiduciary Claims for its North America Claim Team. This role involves managing primary and excess claims for various AXIS policy forms. The individual will manage claims by investigating, analyzing, and evaluating coverage for Employment Practices and Third Party Liability claims. This individual will also have the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in Fiduciary Claims.

Responsibilities

• Handling and managing complex Employment Practices Liability Claims to determine appropriate valuation, settlement strategies and ensure adherence to company policies. Experience with Fiduciary claims is a plus.
• Attending mediations and monitoring trials as necessary.
• Drafting coverage correspondence on primary claims, negotiating complex coverage issues, and recommending outside coverage counsel when warranted.
• Mentoring junior claims adjusters.
• Supporting underwriting and actuarial teams by maintaining data and analytics.
• Maintaining and developing relationships with senior executives, brokers, underwriters, insureds, and outside counsel.
• Managing costs in collaboration with the Litigation Management and Vendor Management teams.
• Maintaining accurate records of claim activities and updating systems with relevant information in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Hold a Juris Doctorate.
• Demonstrate ability to work as a team and meet deadlines.
• Have skills in litigation management, investigation, dispute resolution.
• Have experience independently drafting coverage letters.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience with Fiduciary claims is a plus.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team and meet deadlines.
• Skills in litigation management, investigation, dispute resolution.
• Experience independently drafting coverage letters.

Benefits

For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $130,000 - $160,000. Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location. In addition, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. On top of this, you will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.

Pay

The base salary for this role is expected to be in the range of $130,000 - $160,000.

Schedule

This role requires you to be in the office 3 days per week and adhere to AXIS licensing requirements.