Senior Excess Casualty Claims Leader

AXA XL; Morristown (AZ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA XL is seeking an experienced Excess Casualty Claims Handler to manage and resolve high-exposure claims across multiple jurisdictions. You will collaborate with a Claims Manager and fellow handlers to drive files to resolution and regularly engage with Regional Practice Leaders and the Underwriting team.

The role emphasizes proactive claim strategy, communications with carriers and counsel, and cost-efficient litigation. A Bachelor's degree is required, JD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Broad and advanced experience in managing Excess claims across jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to negotiate and settle complex claim files.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach with insureds, brokers, and counsel; ability to work with virtual teams.
• High ethical standards and proactive, urgent handling of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned claims across multiple jurisdictions and set case strategy.
• Analyze coverage and determine underlying carrier responses.
• Maintain communications with carriers and defense counsel.
• Partner with counsel on litigation strategies that are cost-efficient.
• Assist underwriters with policy drafting, renewals, and meetings.
• Present recommendations on claim strategy to senior management as appropriate.
• Coordinate with underwriting, brokers, reinsurers and vendors for service quality.
• Produce internal reporting and maintain reserve levels according to guidelines.
• Identify emerging liability and coverage trends.

Skills

Excess casualty claims

Negotiation

Communication

Collaboration

Ethical

Results focus

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD preferred

Job description

AXA XL is seeking an experienced Excess Casualty Claims Handler to manage and resolve high-exposure claims across multiple jurisdictions. You will collaborate with a Claims Manager and fellow handlers to drive files to resolution and regularly engage with Regional Practice Leaders and the Underwriting team.

The role emphasizes proactive claim strategy, communications with carriers and counsel, and cost-efficient litigation. A Bachelor's degree is required, JD is preferred.