Senior Excess Casualty Claims Lead & Mentor

AXIS (AXIS Capital); Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

AXIS Capital is seeking a Senior Claims Specialist, Excess Casualty, to support its growing North American excess market presence. The role involves handling highly complex commercial claims, verifying coverage, investigating, and resolving settlements with stakeholders.

You will lead processing improvements, work with legal and investigative teams, mentor peers, and engage with brokers, reinsurers, and executives while maintaining AXIS standards of exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Be recognized as a subject matter expert in claims within their area of specialization.
• Demonstrate the ability to network effectively and leverage professional associations for knowledge enhancement.
• Demonstrate the capability to lead process enhancement initiatives within a claims environment.
• Possess the skills to provide expert opinions and insights during cross-functional discussions.
• Be adept at creating and directing the development of training materials relevant to claims processing.
• Show a commitment to continuous professional development in the field of claims management.
• Have the ability to critically review and update claims procedures to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Be capable of mentoring peers and fostering their professional growth within the claims discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assessing claims within a specialized area to determine coverage, liability, and settlement value.
• Analyzing coverage and drafting coverage correspondence.
• Participating in mediations and attending trials as required.
• Leading initiatives to enhance claims processing efficiency and accuracy within the team.
• Collaborating with legal and investigative teams to resolve complex or contentious claims.
• Providing expert opinions on claims handling best practices during cross-functional meetings.
• Managing costs in collaboration with the Litigation Management and Vendor Management teams
• Participating in professional associations to stay abreast of changes in claims management.
• Communicating with senior executives, brokers, reinsurers, actuaries, underwriters, insureds, and auditors (both external and internal)
• Serving as a mentor to claims professionals, fostering skill development and career progression.

Skills

Senior claims expert

Networking

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

AXIS Capital is seeking a Senior Claims Specialist, Excess Casualty, to support its growing North American excess market presence. The role involves handling highly complex commercial claims, verifying coverage, investigating, and resolving settlements with stakeholders.

You will lead processing improvements, work with legal and investigative teams, mentor peers, and engage with brokers, reinsurers, and executives while maintaining AXIS standards of exceptional service.