Claims Specialist - Employment Practices Liability

Welcome to AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry. 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 our operations. About The Team AXIS is a leading provider of specialty insurance and global reinsurance. 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. This role reports to the Head of Wholesale Claims – Financial Lines and is responsible for investigating, analyzing, and evaluating EPL claims, ensuring proper coverage determinations and navigating claims to successful conclusions. The selected individual will gain expertise in EPL claims and coverage while engaging with sophisticated insureds and resolving complex disputes. What Will You Do In This Role? Serve as a Claims Specialist focused on Employment Practices Liability claims within AXIS's 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 claim 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. About You We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals. What We’re Looking For Unique perspectives and diverse skills that enrich the team. Active contribution to the success of a growing and dynamic team, bringing energy and a positive attitude. A Juris Doctorate. Efficiency in settings with high visibility, shifting deadlines, and evolving expectations while staying focused and achieving outcomes. Organizational abilities and effective problem‑solving skills. Outstanding verbal communication and written expression skills. Experience as a litigator or litigation manager, well‑versed in dispute resolution. Ability to 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 the 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 $90,000 - $125,000. 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 more. Where this role is based in the United States of America, this role is exempt for FLSA purposes. This posting is for an existing vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr AXIS (AXIS Capital)