Senior Excess Casualty Claims Leader

AXIS (AXIS Capital); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

AXIS Capital in the United States is hiring a Senior Claims Specialist, Excess Casualty to support its expanding North American Excess market. You will verify coverage, investigate complex claims, and authorize disbursements within authority limits while communicating with brokers and insureds.

This hybrid role requires you to be in the office three days per week and offers a base salary of $140,000 to $160,000 plus incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical,

Qualifications

• Be recognized as a subject matter expert in claims within their area of specialization.
• Exhibit 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

Claims SME

Professional networking

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Training material development

Mentoring peers

Regulatory compliance

Job description

AXIS Capital in the United States is hiring a Senior Claims Specialist, Excess Casualty to support its expanding North American Excess market. You will verify coverage, investigate complex claims, and authorize disbursements within authority limits while communicating with brokers and insureds.

This hybrid role requires you to be in the office three days per week and offers a base salary of $140,000 to $160,000 plus incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical,