Reinsurance Claims Strategist

AXIS (AXIS Capital); Short Hills (NJ); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AXIS Capital in New Jersey seeks a Claims Lead – Grade I to manage reinsurance claims, ensure accurate documentation, and drive effective reserving and reporting. You will collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, finance, and legal teams to deliver high-quality claims outcomes.

The role emphasizes governance, operational excellence, and strong stakeholder engagement while supporting continuous improvement and training across the claims team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in insurance and/or reinsurance claims handling.
• Understanding of insurance and reinsurance principles, coverage analysis, and claims handling.
• Knowledge of legal processes and laws applicable to insurance claims.
• Familiarity with reinsurance customs and practices and laws applicable to reinsurance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience using claims management systems; knowledge of SICS is beneficial.

Responsabilités

• Handle assigned reinsurance claims and claim portfolios in accordance with AXIS Re claims guidelines, delegated authorities, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure claims are promptly and accurately documented, evaluated, reserved, and processed throughout the claim lifecycle.
• Analyze claim submissions, loss notices, and supporting documentation to assess coverage, liability, financial exposure, and reporting requirements.
• Identify and elevate coverage issues, large losses, accumulation concerns, and other material developments in a timely manner.
• Maintain case reserves and monitor claim activity and loss development on assigned accounts.
• Partner with underwriting, actuarial, finance, and legal teams to support effective claim management and informed business decision making.
• Communicate directly with brokers, cedants, and other stakeholders regarding claim developments, information requests, coverage matters, and reporting requirements.
• Participate in claims audits, including audit planning, file selection, audit attendance, preparation of audit reports, and communication of findings and recommendations.
• Monitor legal, regulatory, and market developments that may impact claims handling, reserving practices, or portfolio performance.
• Maintain high-quality claim files and ensure accurate, complete, and reliable claims data within company systems.
• Contribute to management reporting, portfolio reviews, and other initiatives that support effective oversight of the claims portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including underwriting, actuarial, finance, brokers, cedants, auditors, and service providers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance claims handling practices, operational efficiency, reporting capabilities, and data quality.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of training materials, desk guides, reference tools, and process documentation to promote consistency and operational effectiveness across the Claims team.
• Translate complex claims, coverage, legal, and reserving concepts into clear and concise communications tailored to a variety of business audiences.
• Support the effective use of data, reporting tools, automation, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence solutions, to improve workflows and business processes.
• Collaborate across global teams and functions to improve the quality, consistency, accessibility, and usability of claims information.
• Contribute to a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous professional development by sharing knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD) designation preferred

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Description du poste

AXIS Capital in New Jersey seeks a Claims Lead – Grade I to manage reinsurance claims, ensure accurate documentation, and drive effective reserving and reporting. You will collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, finance, and legal teams to deliver high-quality claims outcomes.

The role emphasizes governance, operational excellence, and strong stakeholder engagement while supporting continuous improvement and training across the claims team.