Senior Claims Strategist: Financial Institutions Liability

AXIS (AXIS Capital); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

AXIS Capital seeks a Senior Claims Specialist for Management Liability – Financial Institutions. You will investigate, analyze, and evaluate claims for directors and officers, investment advisors, and related lines, ensuring coverage determinations and effective resolutions.

You will interact with insureds, brokers, and partners, develop strategy, and support underwriting with data-driven risk assessments and trend analysis. In-office presence and travel are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a Juris Doctorate.
• Experience as a litigator or litigation manager.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Senior Claims Specialist focused on Management Liability-Financial Institutions Claims 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, recommend settlement strategies, and collaborate with insureds, brokers, and partners.
• Travel to attend mediations, observe trials, and strengthen relationships with AXIS partners.
• Escalate coverage concerns to internal teams and coordinate with external coverage lawyers when needed.
• Develop claims and litigation strategies, delegate tasks, and oversee external counsel.
• Assist with underwriting inquiries, analyze claim trends, and perform risk assessments to support decisions.
• Keep precise records of claim activities and update systems with relevant details.

Skills

Litigation management

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

AXIS Capital seeks a Senior Claims Specialist for Management Liability – Financial Institutions. You will investigate, analyze, and evaluate claims for directors and officers, investment advisors, and related lines, ensuring coverage determinations and effective resolutions.

You will interact with insureds, brokers, and partners, develop strategy, and support underwriting with data-driven risk assessments and trend analysis. In-office presence and travel are required.