Senior Claims Specialist
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.
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, with the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in Fiduciary Claims.
Responsibilities
- Handle and manage complex Employment Practices Liability Claims to determine appropriate valuation, settlement strategies, and ensure adherence to company policies. Experience with Fiduciary claims is a plus.
- Attend mediations and monitor trials as necessary.
- Draft coverage correspondence on primary claims, negotiate complex coverage issues, and recommend outside coverage counsel when warranted.
- Mentor junior claims adjusters.
- Support underwriting and actuarial teams by maintaining data and analytics.
- Maintain and develop relationships with senior executives, brokers, underwriters, insureds, and outside counsel.
- Manage costs in collaboration with the Litigation Management and Vendor Management teams.
- Maintain accurate records of claim activities and update systems with relevant information in a timely manner.
Requirements
- Hold a Juris Doctorate.
- Demonstrate ability to work as a team and meet deadlines.
- Skills in litigation management, investigation, and dispute resolution.
- Experience independently drafting coverage letters.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders.
Schedule
This role requires you to be in the office 3 days per week and adhere to AXIS licensing requirements.
Pay
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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical plans for you and your family.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Retirement plans.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid vacation.
About AXIS
AXIS Capital is 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 maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined, and ethical corporate culture. 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.
AXIS Capital seeks professionals who thrive in a dynamic, high-performing environment grounded in humility and mutual respect. We employ those who exemplify our core values of People, Excellence, Decisiveness, and Stronger Together. Our focus is on hiring, developing, retaining, and rewarding individuals who excel in:
- Purposeful Action: Delivering top-tier work with a data-driven approach and operating at AXIS speed.
- Collaborative Decision-Making: Valuing input from all relevant groups and being open to debate. Committing to achieving results through teamwork and fully supporting decisions once made.
- Measuring Outcomes: Consistently evaluating performance against established expectations.
The AXIS employee cultivates a collaborative workplace atmosphere, fostering trust within the team. We believe in respectful challenges, presuming best intent, and building meaningful relationships with colleagues, customers, and the communities we serve.