Senior Claims Specialist

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. Claims Specialist – Employment Practices Liability & Ancillary Lines About The Team AXIS is a leading provider of specialty insurance and global reinsurance. The Employment Practices Liability team handles excess and primary claims for various AXIS policy forms. The team is grounded in collaboration, growth, and diversity. How this role contributes to our collective success? The selected individual will collaborate with a team to investigate, analyze, and evaluate Third Party Liability claims, ensuring proper coverage determinations. Expertise will be developed in Employment Practices Liability while engaging with complex insureds on significant and dynamic disputes. This role also offers exposure to Fiduciary Liability claims. What Will You Do In This Role? Serve as a Claims Specialist focused on Employment Practices Liability Claims within AXIS' North America Claim team. Determine the appropriate valuation of complex claims, recommend settlement strategies, adhere to company policies, and collaborate with insureds, brokers, and partners effectively. Travel to participate in mediations, observe trials, and strengthen relationships with vital AXIS partners. Escalate coverage concerns to internal teams and collaborate with external coverage attorneys when specific assignments necessitate their involvement. Develop claims and litigation strategies, delegate tasks, and oversee the work of external legal advisors effectively. Assist with underwriting inquiries while analyzing claim trends, conducting data analysis, and performing comprehensive risk assessments to support decision-making processes. Keep precise records of claim activities and promptly update systems with all relevant details, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. What We're Looking For Seek 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. Hold a Juris Doctorate. 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. Role Factors Travel is associated with this role. The role requires you to be in office 3 days per week and adhere to AXIS licensing requirements. What We Offer For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $85,000 – $130,000. 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. You will also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more. Location and Exemption Where this role is based in the United States of America, this role is Exempt for FLSA purposes. #J-18808-Ljbffr