Employment Practices Claims Specialist

AXIS (AXIS Capital); Short Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

AXIS Capital is seeking a Claims Specialist for Employment Practices Liability and ancillary lines in our North America Claims team. This role involves investigating, analyzing, and evaluating third-party liability claims, ensuring proper coverage determinations, and engaging with insureds, brokers, and partners.

You will develop expertise in Employment Practices Liability, handle complex disputes, and gain exposure to Fiduciary Liability claims.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate is required and active bar admission.
• Excellent verbal communication and written expression.
• Litigation experience as a litigator or litigation manager.
• Ability to independently write coverage letters with precision.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Travel to participate in mediations, observe trials, strengthen relationships with AXIS partners.
• Escalate coverage concerns to internal teams and coordinate with external coverage attorneys.
• Develop claims and litigation strategies, delegate tasks, oversee external legal advisors.
• Assist with underwriting inquiries while analyzing claim trends and performing risk assessments.
• Keep precise records of claim activities and update systems promptly.

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

AXIS Capital is seeking a Claims Specialist for Employment Practices Liability and ancillary lines in our North America Claims team. This role involves investigating, analyzing, and evaluating third-party liability claims, ensuring proper coverage determinations, and engaging with insureds, brokers, and partners.

You will develop expertise in Employment Practices Liability, handle complex disputes, and gain exposure to Fiduciary Liability claims.