Senior Casualty Claims Manager, Portfolio & Strategy

AXIS Capital; Short Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AXIS Capital seeks a Primary Casualty Claims Manager to lead a North America team responsible for primary casualty claims, ensuring timely, quality outcomes across a complex portfolio.

The role combines people leadership, technical claim oversight, and close collaboration with underwriting, actuarial, legal, and operations. This hybrid position aligns with AXIS values and business needs across NY, Stamford, and Short Hills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of casualty claims experience with complex matters.
• Proven people-management or team‑lead experience preferred.
• Strong coverage, liability, reserving, and litigation knowledge.
• Ability to lead priorities, evaluate reserves, and influence across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of claims professionals.
• Oversee investigation, reserving, negotiation, and resolution of claims.
• Manage litigation strategy, vendor relationships, and budgets.
• Provide portfolio insight to leadership and partners.

Skills

Casualty claims leadership

People leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Job description

AXIS Capital seeks a Primary Casualty Claims Manager to lead a North America team responsible for primary casualty claims, ensuring timely, quality outcomes across a complex portfolio.

The role combines people leadership, technical claim oversight, and close collaboration with underwriting, actuarial, legal, and operations. This hybrid position aligns with AXIS values and business needs across NY, Stamford, and Short Hills.