Senior Claims Specialist - Construction

AXIS Capital; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join AXIS Capital as a Senior Claims Specialist in Construction, where you'll manage complex claims and mentor junior team members. This role requires strong relationship-building skills and experience in the London Market, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical plans for you and your family

Health and wellness programs

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• Understanding of the London Market in the relevant classes of business.
• Working claims experience in the insurance industry with construction/property market knowledge.
• Ideally have worked in a syndicate or company or at a broker within claims.

Responsibilities

• Adjust all types of construction claims worldwide and property claims.
• Appoint and manage third party service providers and external legal advisors.
• Mentor and oversee junior colleagues.

Skills

Relationship building

Claims handling

Communication

Education

Degree or professional qualification of diploma level or above (CII or equivalent)

Tools

ECF2 and London market systems

Docosoft

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Senior Claims Specialist - Construction, London

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Client:

AXIS Capital

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

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 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.

Senior Claims Specialist – Construction

Job Family Grouping: Construction & Global Property

Job Family: Claims

How does this role contribute to our collective success?

This role is an opportunity to join a leading constructioninsurer in a senior claims handling capacity. As a senior claims specialist, the successful applicant will be a key member of the team not only handling complex constructionclaims, in a lead and agreement party capacity, but also mentoring the more junior members of the team, as well as building and developing relationships with key clients and stakeholders, internally and externally to continue to strengthen AXIS’ lead role in the marketplace.

What will you do in this role?

Be primarily responsible for adjustingall types of construction claims worldwideand also property claims, in accordance with the claims handling guidelines and reporting to the Claims Manager.

Appoint and manage third party service providers, external legal advisors and other experts to ensure a premier claims service is delivered.

Work closely with clients and brokers and to develop strong working relationships.

Handle Company Market and Lloyd’s Syndicate claims.

Assist and oversee complex cases with more junior colleagues.

The candidate will have working knowledge of handling complex first and third-party claims, including reserving evaluation and coverage analysis.

Liaise with underwriters on wording/policy issues, expert panels and provide claims info andattend client meetings as appropriate.

Liaise with other internal stakeholders, including Risk Management and Actuarial teams to ensure consistent information and knowledge sharing.

Liaise with Ceded Reinsurance team to assist with the reinsurance recoveries and address queries from reinsurers.

Accurately record and manage claims files manually and via central services.

You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

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 you need to have:

An understanding of the London Market in the relevant classes of business.

Working claims experience in the insurance industry, ideally with construction and/or property market knowledge.

Ability to build and develop strong relationships with clients and third parties.

Ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience at all levels.

Ability to make disciplined decisions based on information provided, with a focus on driving results.

A team player mentality with the ability to motivate yourself and others.

What we prefer you to have:

Ideally will have worked in a syndicate or company or at a broker within claims and gained practical experience in the marketplace to independently perform the above duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge of ECF2 and London market systems preferable, including Docosoft.

Degree or professional qualification of diploma level or above (CII or equivalent)

A general interest in construction as a whole and a desire to widen technical knowledge and experience.

What we offer:

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 annual leave, and much more.