Senior Claims Director, Complex Coverage & Litigation

AXIS (AXIS Capital); Short Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

AXIS Capital in Short Hills, NJ is seeking a Senior Claim Director, Specialty Complex Claims to lead a sophisticated team handling complex coverage issues and litigation across Casualty, Property, Financial Lines, EPL, Cyber, and related areas.

You will formulate strategies, manage outside counsel, coach North America Claims, and partner with Underwriting, Actuarial, and Brokers to drive consistent, service-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of claims management experience handling complex coverage issues and coverage litigation across multiple lines.

Responsibilities

• Direct handling of complex coverage issues and disputes, including litigation and arbitration.
• Formulate claims and litigation strategies; manage outside counsel.
• Coach and mentor North America Claims teams on coverage issues and guidance.
• Collaborate with General Counsel, Underwriting, Actuarial, brokers and insureds.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Legal background

Analytical thinking

Influence & collaboration

Education

Law degree

Bar admission

Job description

AXIS Capital in Short Hills, NJ is seeking a Senior Claim Director, Specialty Complex Claims to lead a sophisticated team handling complex coverage issues and litigation across Casualty, Property, Financial Lines, EPL, Cyber, and related areas.

You will formulate strategies, manage outside counsel, coach North America Claims, and partner with Underwriting, Actuarial, and Brokers to drive consistent, service-focused outcomes.