Senior Claims Specialist

Senior Claims Specialist – Management Liability – Financial Institutions

Job Code
: P03935

AXIS Capital, a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance, is seeking a Senior Claims Specialist focused on management liability claims within our North America claims team. The role involves investigating, analyzing, and evaluating third‑party liability claims for financial lines such as private equity, investment advisers, directors & officers, and insurance professional liability.

The Management Liability team handles claims across various financial lines, collaborating with North America, International, and Financial Institutions units to develop innovative claims offerings and strategic plans.

The selected individual will work with a team to investigate, analyze, and evaluate third‑party liability claims, ensuring proper coverage determinations. Expertise will be developed in directors & officers and financial institutions units while engaging with complex insureds on significant and dynamic disputes.

• Serve as a Senior Claims Specialist focused on management liability claims within AXIS' North America claims team.
• Handle a variety of liability claims, such as private equity, investment advisers' errors and omissions, directors and officers, and insurance professional liability.
• Collaborate with team members across North America, International, and financial institutions units to create innovative claims offerings and strategic plans.
• Determine the appropriate valuation of complex claims, recommend settlement strategies, adhere to company policies, and collaborate with insureds, brokers, and partners effectively.
• Travel to participate in mediations, observe trials, and strengthen relationships with vital AXIS partners.
• Escalate coverage concerns to internal teams and collaborate with external coverage attorneys when necessary.
• Develop claims and litigation strategies, delegate tasks, and oversee the work of external legal advisors.
• Assist with underwriting inquiries while analyzing claim trends, conducting data analysis, and performing comprehensive risk assessments to support decision‑making processes.
• Maintain precise records of claim activities and promptly update systems with all relevant details to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise. While we have outlined certain qualifications and experiences, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge can help us achieve our goals.

• Bring unique perspectives and diverse skills to the team.
• Contribute actively to the success of a growing and dynamic team by bringing energy and a positive attitude.
• Hold a Juris Doctorate.
• Operate efficiently in high‑visibility environments with shifting deadlines and evolving expectations while staying focused and achieving outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong organizational abilities and problem‑solving skills.
• Exhibit outstanding verbal communication and written expression abilities.
• Showcase litigation or litigation‑management experience, well‑versed in dispute resolution.
• Write coverage letters independently with precision and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of the work.

Travel is associated with this role. The position requires in‑office presence three days per week and adherence to AXIS licensing requirements.

Base salary range: $105,000 – $173,000, based on experience and location. Competitive target incentive compensation tied to corporate and individual performance. Comprehensive benefits package includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and more.

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 in the selection process.

United States of America – Position is Exempt for FLSA purposes.