Senior Casualty Programs Claims Strategist

AXIS Capital; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

AXIS Capital is seeking a Senior Claims Specialist, Casualty Programs to join our North America Programs Claims team. The role focuses on managing complex casualty program claims with emphasis on New York Labor Law, Construction, and complex litigation, including mentoring junior adjusters and collaborating with TPAs and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years of casualty/ specialty claims handling experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record of handling

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of claims handling experience in Casualty and/or Specialty Lines Claims.
• Expertise in evaluating and resolving complex claims within various jurisdictions.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior adjusters.
• Experience drafting coverage letters and responding to tenders.
• Experience overseeing TPAs.
• Ability to negotiate settlements with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of pursuing subrogation and outside counsel when needed.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex claims (TPA oversight and direct handle) to determine settlement strategies.
• Ensure timely evaluation, reserving, and disposition of assigned claims.
• Mentor junior claims adjusters and provide guidance for development.
• Apply knowledge of NY Labor Law, Construction and Complex claims to claims handling.
• Review contracts for risk transfer, coverage analysis and tender review.
• Investigate potentially fraudulent claims and take appropriate action.
• Collaborate with Specialty Complex Claims team on coverage disputes and litigation matters.
• Provide technical guidance to TPA/Contractor adjusters and support across business units.

Skills

Claims handling

Complex claims

Mentoring

Negotiation

TPA oversight

Coverage analysis

New York Labor Law

Job description

AXIS Capital is seeking a Senior Claims Specialist, Casualty Programs to join our North America Programs Claims team. The role focuses on managing complex casualty program claims with emphasis on New York Labor Law, Construction, and complex litigation, including mentoring junior adjusters and collaborating with TPAs and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years of casualty/ specialty claims handling experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record of handling