Senior Claims Specialist, Management Liability (FIs)

AXIS (AXIS Capital); Short Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans for you and your family

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

AXIS Capital is seeking a Senior Claims Specialist for Management Liability – Financial Institutions in the United States. The role involves handling complex liability claims, coordinating with insureds and brokers, and determining settlement strategies.

You will travel for mediations, work with internal teams, and supervise external counsel while supporting underwriting inquiries and risk analysis. Hybrid in-office role with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Hold a Juris Doctorate and be licensed to practice law.
• Demonstrate strong litigation and dispute resolution skills.
• Exhibit outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage complex claims and coordinate with external counsel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Senior Claims Specialist focused on Management Liability-Financial Institutions within AXIS’s North America Claim team.
• Manage a diverse range of liability claims including Public D&O, Private D&O, Private Equity, Investment Advisors, Bankers Professional Liability, and Insurance Company Professional Liability.
• Determine valuation of complex claims, develop settlement strategies, and coordinate with insureds, brokers, and partners.
• Travel to mediations, observe trials, and strengthen relationships with AXIS partners.
• Escalate coverage concerns to internal teams and collaborate with external coverage attorneys when needed.
• Develop claims and litigation strategies, delegate tasks, and oversee external legal advisors.

Skills

Litigation

Verbal communication

Written expression

Organizational abilities

Dispute resolution

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

AXIS Capital is seeking a Senior Claims Specialist for Management Liability – Financial Institutions in the United States. The role involves handling complex liability claims, coordinating with insureds and brokers, and determining settlement strategies.

You will travel for mediations, work with internal teams, and supervise external counsel while supporting underwriting inquiries and risk analysis. Hybrid in-office role with competitive compensation and benefits.