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About the Role

This role is on the Wholesale Financial Lines Claims team, which handles excess and primary claims for Employment Practices Liability (EPL), Directors and Officers (D&O), and related lines. The Claims Specialist will be responsible for investigating, analyzing, and evaluating EPL claims, ensuring proper coverage determinations and navigating claims to successful conclusions. This role offers meaningful opportunities to handle claims in specialized insurance sectors and to learn the broader range of Wholesale Financial Lines products.

Responsibilities

Serving as a Claims Specialist focused on Employment Practices Liability claims within AXIS' North America Claim team.
Determining the appropriate valuation of complex claims, recommending settlement strategies, adhering to company policies, and collaborating with insureds, brokers, and partners effectively.
Traveling to participate in mediations, observe trials, and strengthen relationships with vital AXIS partners.
Escalating coverage concerns to internal teams and collaborating with external coverage attorneys when specific assignments necessitate their involvement.
Developing claim and litigation strategies, delegating tasks, and overseeing the work of external legal advisors effectively.
Assisting with underwriting inquiries while analyzing claim trends, conducting data analysis, and performing comprehensive risk assessments to support decision-making processes.
Keeping precise records of claim activities and promptly updating systems with all relevant details ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

Candidates who bring unique perspectives and diverse skills to the team.
Contribute actively to the success of a growing and dynamic team by bringing energy and a positive attitude.
Operate efficiently in settings with high visibility, shifting deadlines, and evolving expectations while staying focused and achieving outcomes.
Demonstrate organizational abilities and solve problems effectively.
Exhibit outstanding skill in verbal communication and written expression.
Showcase skill as a litigator or litigation manager, well-versed in dispute resolution.
Write coverage letters independently with precision and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of the work.

Skills

Litigation management
Dispute resolution
Verbal communication
Written communication
Data analysis
Risk assessment

Location

United States of America

Work Type

Hybrid (3 days per week in office)
Exempt for FLSA purposes

Experience Level

Not specified

Education Level

Juris Doctorate

Salary/Compensations

$90,000 - $125,000

Benefits

Competitive target incentive compensation
Medical plans for you and your family
Health and wellness programs
Retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid vacation

About the Company

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 proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture.
AXIS strives 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.
We are a team characterized by integrity and self-discipline, striving for continuous improvement and driven to achieve ambitious results.
Our focus is on hiring, developing, retaining, and rewarding individuals who excel in purposeful action, collaborative decision-making, and measuring outcomes.
The AXIS employee will cultivate 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.
Joining our team means becoming part of a workplace where every individual’s contributions are valued, and excellence is pursued with purpose and passion.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.
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.