Lead Claims Manager, Casualty Programs (Hybrid)

AXIS (AXIS Capital); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical plans for you and family

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

AXIS Capital is hiring a Claim Manager – Casualty Programs to lead our North America Claims team. You will report to the Head of North America Programs Claims and guide a team focusing on Casualty Programs and TPA oversight, with emphasis on New York Labor Law.

The role requires building and mentoring a team of claims professionals, managing investigations, settlements, and collaborations with internal and external partners, including senior executives, brokers and reinsurers.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of claims management experience in Casualty and/or Specialty Lines.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and management skills.
• Excellent written/oral communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage casualty claims including investigation, analysis and evaluation of coverage and damages.
• Provide technical guidance to reports and external adjusters, including training.
• Recruit, hire, and develop talent; establish succession plans.
• Influence settlement strategy and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
• Lead claims strategy discussions with senior executives, brokers and reinsurers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support underwriting inquiries and risk analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Claims management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

AXIS Capital is hiring a Claim Manager – Casualty Programs to lead our North America Claims team. You will report to the Head of North America Programs Claims and guide a team focusing on Casualty Programs and TPA oversight, with emphasis on New York Labor Law.

The role requires building and mentoring a team of claims professionals, managing investigations, settlements, and collaborations with internal and external partners, including senior executives, brokers and reinsurers.