Director, Product Development - 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 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.Director, Product Development - Casualty How this role contributes to the businessThis is a highly visible, senior-level product role focused on designing and delivering differentiated insurance solutions across our primary casualty and excess casualty lines.As a Director, Product Development, you will lead the creation of policy language that directly shapes how we go to market—ensuring our products are innovative, commercially competitive, and fully aligned with legal, regulatory, and underwriting objectives. This role sits at the intersection of law, underwriting strategy, and product innovation, with the ability to influence both coverage design and business outcomes.What you’ll be responsible forProduct Development - Drafting & StrategyLead the design, drafting, and ongoing refinement of policy forms, endorsements, and coverage frameworks across, primary casualty, excess casualty and alternative risk transfer productsProvide strategic guidance on coverage intent, product structure, and contract language to underwriting and senior leadershipInnovation & New Product BuildPartner with business leaders to develop new and customized insurance solutions, including manuscript policies, structured programs, and non-traditional risk transfer strategiesSupport the build-out of emerging offerings in complex casualty segmentsCross-Functional LeadershipWork closely with underwriting, actuarial, claims, compliance, and distribution teams to ensure product language aligns with pricing, risk appetite, and operational executionServe as a key advisor on how product design impacts underwriting strategy and portfolio performanceCoverage & Technical AdvisoryEvaluate and resolve complex coverage issues arising from underwriting submissions, claims scenarios, and broker negotiationsTranslate technical legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for business stakeholdersGovernance & StandardsEstablish best practices, templates, and drafting standards across casualty product linesDrive consistency, efficiency, and quality across all product documentationMarket EngagementPartner with external counsel, brokers, and industry groups to stay ahead of market trends, emerging risks, and competitive product developmentsAbout YouWe’re looking for a leader who combines deep technical expertise in insurance product development with a practical, business-oriented mindset. You’re comfortable operating in a highly collaborative environment and influencing decisions at the senior level.Required ExperienceJuris Doctor (JD) with active bar membership in good standing7+ years of insurance law experience, with a focus on casualty productsProven expertise drafting complex insurance policy language, including manuscript formsStrong understanding of U.S. regulatory and compliance frameworksAbility to communicate complex coverage concepts to non-legal audiencesDemonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and operate independentlyPreferred ExperienceExperience supporting complex casualty solutionsBackground within a commercial insurance carrier or specialty insurer (in-house experience preferred)Prior leadership or mentoring experienceRole OverviewHybrid schedule: 3 days in-officeHighly collaborative, cross-functional role with exposure to senior leadershipOpportunity to shape product strategy and support growth across multiple casualty business linesWhat we offerFor this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $160,000 to $200,000 (NY). 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 performance and your individual performance. You 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 more.This posting is for an existing vacancy.SummaryLocation: Short Hills, NJ; Alpharetta, GA; Red Bank, New Jersey; Princeton, NJ; New York, NYType: Full time