Senior Claims Specialist, Life Sciences & Allied Health

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.

AXIS Capital,
Senior Claim Specialist – Life Sciences & Allied Health

About AXIS

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a leading provider of specialty insurance and global reinsurance. We give people and organizations the confidence to take necessary risks in the pursuit of their goals and ambitions. Our strength is grounded in our people and culture, which encourages collaboration, diversity, and entrepreneurialism.

Life at AXIS

• Hybrid work model: We value work-life balance and offer flexibility to our employees through a hybrid work model
• Diverse and inclusive environment: We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all employees
• Career growth opportunities: We are committed to your professional development and offer various opportunities for growth advancement
• Social impact initiatives: We believe in making a difference and support various social and

environmental causes

Contact

Andrew Darby

Global Talent Acquisition Lead

609 375 9108

andrew.darby@axiscapital.com

axiscapital.com

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Job Description

AXIS is seeking a Senior Claim Specialist – Life Sciences & Allied Health  to join our North America Claims team. The candidate should possess the ability to handle claims on behalf of our Life Sciences & Allied Health insureds in the short term and, over time, develop a sophisticated team of claims professionals handling and managing these claims.

The ideal candidate will ultimately grow, lead and develop a team of claims professionals that will be responsible for:

< >Direct management of claims including the investigation, analysis and evaluation of coverage liability and damages, within best practices  

< >Providing technical advice, training and guidance to direct reports including strategic direction  

< >Recruiting, hiring and retaining top talent and develop appropriate succession plans 

< >Reviewing claims to determine nature of loss, coverage provided, and scope of claim and to guide strategic direction regarding settlement/disposition of claims 

< >Developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners as their lead contact within the claims department for assigned claims and the claims of his/her direct reports.   

< >Close collaboration with the Specialty Complex Claims team with regard to coverage disputes, including litigation and arbitration matters initiated by Axis issuing companies and when Axis issuing companies are parties to such litigation; Collaborating across disciplines and business units, including: the general counsel team overseeing errors and omissions issues arising from claims handlingEscalating coverage issues and recommending outside coverage counsel assignments for approval where warranted 

< >Formulating claims and litigation strategies, assigning, directing, and managing outside counselManaging costs, including use of coverage counsel and litigation costs as well as collaborating and working with the Litigation Management and Vendor Management teams ensuring cost management and the development and enhancement of the vendor panels Fostering relationships and communicating exte