Claims Specialist - Primary Casualty

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. AXIS Capital is a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance, known for outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk‑adjusted returns.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

AXIS is hiring a Claims Specialist – Primary Casualty for its North America Claim Team. This role involves managing primary claims for AXIS U.S. Primary Casualty policies.

• Assess claims within a specialized area to determine coverage, liability and settlement value.
• Evaluate coverage and claim exposure, determine appropriate actions, and pursue claims until resolution.
• Set accurate and timely claim reserves and make referrals to Claim Manager where necessary.
• Manage the lifecycle of a claim from notification to closure, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
• Review relevant policies, validate coverage for claims by analyzing policy wordings, and escalating identified issues for further resolution.
• Draft coverage positions to be reviewed and approved by Claim Manager.
• Work closely with Insureds, Claimants, attorneys and brokers, ensuring premier claim service is maintained and escalating issues as appropriate.

We encourage you to bring your experience and expertise to the table. While there are qualifications and experiences, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.

• Be recognized as a subject matter expert in claims within your area of specialization.
• Possess the ability to interpret and apply policy provisions accurately in various claim scenarios.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of a claim with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Collaborate with external parties to gather information and resolve claims.
• Commit to continuous professional development in the field of claims management.
• Implement strategies aimed at improving claims handling efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Document claim activities and decisions comprehensively for audit support.

This role requires you to be in the office 3 days per week and adhere to AXIS licensing requirements.

For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $75,000 to $130,000 based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location. In addition, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. You will also be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.