Senior Claims Specialist - Primary Casualty

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. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Please note this role requires a hybrid work schedule three days per week in the office. This role can be based in any of these Axis office locations: NYC, Red Bank, NJ and Alpharetta, GA.

 Highest level individual contributor directly reviewing claims to determine nature of loss, coverage provided, and scope of claim
 Excels in a best practices claim environment, thoroughly documenting the claim process
 Responsible for the timely evaluation, reserving and disposition of assigned claims
 Documents coverage, investigation, damages, reserve rationale, negotiations, etc. associated with claim
 Investigates potentially fraudulent claims and takes appropriate action
 Makes recommendations for settlement/disposition of claims
 Identifies opportunities for contribution, subrogation and contribution to the claim


Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required
Typically requires 7 to 10 years of related experience handling claims in a primary commercial casualty insurance environment or equivalent
Supervisory experience or perspective
Experience handling New York Labor Law, Product Liability and Complex litigation claims
Proficient in independently analyzing coverage, identifying issues and preparing coverage correspondence
Proficient in drafting coverage correspondence, experience writing coverage letters and responding to/issuing tenders


Responsibilities

Highest level individual contributor directly reviewing claims to determine nature of loss, coverage provided, and scope of claim
Excels in a best practices claim environment, thoroughly documenting the claim process
Responsible for the timely evaluation, reserving and disposition of assigned claims
Documents coverage, investigation, damages, reserve rationale, negotiations, etc. associated with claim
Investigates potentially fraudulent claims and takes appropriate action
Makes recommendations for settlement/disposition of claims
Identifies opportunities for contribution, subrogation and contribution to the claim
Prepares required reports to senior management
Travels to mediations or settlement conferences as required
Other duties as assigned


Benefits

For this position, we expect to offer a base salary in the range of USD $105K-125K GA, $125K-160K NY, $120K-150K NJ. The specific