Senior Claims Specialist - Primary Casualty

Davita Inc.; Red Bank (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading insurance provider in a hybrid role for a claims handler, where you will leverage your extensive experience in managing claims, particularly in complex litigation and New York Labor Law. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while contributing to a collaborative and disciplined team environment.

Benefits

Medical Plans

Wellness Programs

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of related experience in commercial casualty insurance claims.
• Experience handling New York Labor Law and Product Liability claims preferred.
• Proficient in drafting coverage correspondence and analyzing coverage.

Responsibilities

• Review claims to determine nature of loss and scope of claim.
• Investigate claims and develop resolution strategies.
• Prepare reports for senior management and document claim processes.

Skills

Claims Handling

Legal Framework Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking, and superior risk-adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined, and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Please note this role requires a hybrid work schedule three days per week in the office. This role can be based in any of these AXIS office locations: NYC; Red Bank, NJ; and Alpharetta, GA.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Highest level individual contributor directly reviewing claims to determine nature of loss, coverage provided, and scope of claim.
2. Utilize working knowledge of legal frameworks and claims handling practices relevant to jurisdictions, especially Construction and New York Labor Law.
3. Investigate assigned claims and develop resolution strategies, including investigation of Construction and New York Labor Law claims, contracts, logs, employee records, incident reports, etc.
4. Excel in a best practices claim environment, thoroughly documenting the claim process.
5. Responsible for timely evaluation, reserving, and disposition of claims.
6. Document coverage, investigation, damages, reserve rationale, negotiations, etc.
7. Review contracts for risk transfer evaluations, coverage analysis, and tender review.
8. Investigate potentially fraudulent claims and take appropriate action.
9. Make recommendations for settlement/disposition of claims.
10. Identify opportunities for contribution, subrogation, and contribution to the claim.
11. Prepare required reports to senior management.
12. Travel to mediations or settlement conferences as required.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 7 to 10 years of related experience handling claims in a primary commercial casualty insurance environment or equivalent.
• Supervisory experience or perspective.
• Experience handling New York Labor Law, Product Liability, and Complex litigation claims.
• Proficient in analyzing coverage, identifying issues, and drafting coverage correspondence.
• Experience writing coverage letters and responding to/issuing tenders.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary range based on location and experience, along with incentive targets and a comprehensive benefits package including medical plans, wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and more.