Senior Claims Director, Complex Coverage & Litigation

AXIS (AXIS Capital); Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive compensation

Attractive work-life perks

Job summary

AXIS Capital seeks a Senior Claim Director, Specialty Complex Claims to lead a high‑caliber North America Claims team in managing complex coverage issues across multiple lines. This senior role reports to the Head of Specialty Complex Claims and engages with brokers, insureds, and senior stakeholders to sustain AXIS’s claims excellence.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in claims management, a Law Degree with bar admission, and willingness to travel for court proceedings, mediations, and

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of claims management experience across multiple coverage areas.
• Legal background with a Law Degree and admission to a state bar.
• Willingness to travel for team management, court proceedings, mediations and settlements.

Responsibilities

• Directly handle complex coverage issues and litigation strategies.
• Manage outside counsel and oversee litigation costs and panel development.
• Coach North America claim teams on coverage issues and risk strategies.
• Collaborate with general counsel, underwriting, actuarial and executives.

Job description

AXIS Capital seeks a Senior Claim Director, Specialty Complex Claims to lead a high‑caliber North America Claims team in managing complex coverage issues across multiple lines. This senior role reports to the Head of Specialty Complex Claims and engages with brokers, insureds, and senior stakeholders to sustain AXIS’s claims excellence.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in claims management, a Law Degree with bar admission, and willingness to travel for court proceedings, mediations, and