Senior EPL & Fiduciary Claims Leader

AXIS (AXIS Capital); Red Bank (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

AXIS Capital is seeking a Senior Claims Specialist for EPL and Fiduciary claims in North America. The role involves managing complex claims, valuing settlements, drafting coverage letters, and coordinating with external counsel.

Strong collaboration with underwriting, actuarial, and leadership is essential. We value JD holders with litigation management experience, excellent communication, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required and licensed to practice.
• Experience in litigation management and working with external counsel is expected.
• Excellent oral and written communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with Employment Practices Liability and Fiduciary claims is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle and manage complex Employment Practices Liability Claims to determine valuation and settlement strategies.
• Draft coverage correspondence and negotiate complex coverage issues; advise on outside coverage counsel when warranted.
• Attend mediations and monitor trials as necessary.
• Mentor junior claims adjusters.
• Support underwriting and actuarial teams by maintaining data and analytics.
• Maintain accurate records of claim activities and update systems in a timely manner.
• Develop relationships with senior executives, brokers, underwriters, insureds, and outside counsel.
• Collaborate to manage costs with Litigation Management and Vendor Management teams.

Skills

Team collaboration

Litigation management

Dispute resolution

Investigations

Drafting coverage letters

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

AXIS Capital is seeking a Senior Claims Specialist for EPL and Fiduciary claims in North America. The role involves managing complex claims, valuing settlements, drafting coverage letters, and coordinating with external counsel.

Strong collaboration with underwriting, actuarial, and leadership is essential. We value JD holders with litigation management experience, excellent communication, and the ability to mentor junior staff.