Claims Specialist, Environmental Claims

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 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.

About the TeamAXIS is hiring a Claim Specialist Environmental Claims for its North America Claims Team. This role involves managing primary and excess environmental claims including matters involving pollution contamination toxic tort remediation bodily injury property damage and related coverage role will support the handling of complex environmental claims across AXIS-issued policies and will work closely with internal claims leadership coverage counsel defense counsel underwriting actuarial brokers reinsurers insureds and does this role contribute to our collective successThe Claim Specialist will contribute to AXISs success by investigating evaluating and resolving environmental claims in a disciplined timely and technically sound manner. The individual will assess coverage liability damages litigation strategy reserve adequacy and settlement value while helping drive strong claim outcomes and consistent execution across the Environmental Claims role requires strong judgment technical claims capability collaboration with business partners and the ability to manage complex matters involving long-tail exposure environmental remediation regulatory considerations and contested coverage or liability Will You Do In This Role Assess environmental claims to determine coverage liability damages settlement value and appropriate claim strategy. Manage a pending inventory of primary and excess environmental claims including pollution contamination toxic exposure remediation and related bodily injury or property damage matters. Investigate facts evaluate policy terms and coordinate with coverage counsel where appropriate. Establish and maintain appropriate reserves based on liability damages coverage litigation posture and settlement potential. Collaborate with defense counsel coverage counsel experts environmental consultants vendors and insureds to drive claim resolution. Develop litigation and resolution strategies for complex high-exposure or contentious claims. Manage legal expert and vendor costs in coordination with Litigation Management and Vendor Management teams. Communicate effectively with senior claims leadership brokers reinsurers actuaries underwriters insureds auditors and external business partners. Prepare clear claim notes coverage assessments reserve rationales settlement recommendations and large loss reports as needed. Identify trends emerging exposures coverage issues and portfolio risks impacting Environmental Claims. Support claim process improvements best practices and consistent claim handling standards. Participate in industry events professional associations and continuing education to stay current on environmental claims trends. Serve as a resource to colleagues on environmental claim handling coverage issues litigation management and resolution strategy.

Base salary 87-110KAbout YouWe encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table. While there are qualifications and experiences we are looking for we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge may support this role and help us achieve our Were Looking For Experience handling environmental pollution toxic tort construction defect casualty or other complex liability claims. Strong understanding of coverage liability damages reserving litigation management and settlement evaluation. Ability to assess complex facts and policy language and develop practical claim strategies. Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare concise claim summaries reserve rationales and recommendations. Ability to work effectively with defense counsel coverage counsel experts vendors brokers insureds reinsurers underwriters actuaries and claims leadership. Sound judgment in evaluating litigation risk settlement value and claim exposure. Ability to manage legal spend and vendor costs in a disciplined and outcome-focused manner. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a pending inventory of complex claims. Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current on environmental claims trends legal developments and regulatory issues. Ability to contribute to team best practices claim process improvements and knowledge sharing. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to operate in a dynamic high-performing claims FactorsThis role requires you to be in the office 3 days per week and adhere to AXIS licensing requirements. What We OfferFor this position compensation will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience qualifications and work addition you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation with awards based on overall corporate and individual will also 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 this role is based in the United States of America this role is Exempt for FLSA purposes. About AXISThis is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. AXIS stands apart for outstanding client service intelligent risk taking and superior risk-adjusted returns for shareholders. AXIS also maintains 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. 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 PersonaAXIS Capital seeks professionals who thrive in a dynamic high-performing environment grounded in humility and mutual respect. AXIS employs those who exemplify the 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 foster trust within the team respectfully challenge where appropriate presume best intent and build meaningful relationships with colleagues customers and the communities we serve.

For this position we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of X to Y (NY) X to Y (GA) X to Y (CA). 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.

Where this role is based in the United States of America this role is Exempt/Non-Exempt for FLSA purposes.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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