Claims Analyst - Claims Development Program

Join AXA XL’s Claims team as part of our 18‑month Claims Development Program, designed for recent graduates. This program offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in claims management and gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will work closely with experienced claims professionals, learning the intricacies of managing complex claims and collaborating across various business units.

This program will launch in June/July of 2026.

You will have the opportunity to sit within one of the following Claims teams:

The E & S team offers the opportunity to gain broad experience managing general liability risks associated with a wide variety of high‑risk or unique businesses that standard insurance cannot accommodate. You will gain experience in the handling of non‑litigated and litigated claims and will obtain foundational development in the understanding and application of insurance coverage and risk transfer principles.

The Energy team offers the opportunity to gain broad experience handling general liability, pollution liability and professional liability risks associated with Insureds who operate in the Oil & Gas, Natural Gas and Renewable Energy segments of the energy industry. You will be exposed to non‑litigated and litigated claims and will obtain foundational development in the understanding and application of key insurance coverage and risk transfer principles.

The Construction Defect team offers the opportunity to gain broad experience in the handling of residential and commercial claims involving construction defects, including foundational development in the understanding and application of key insurance coverage and risk transfer principles. You will be exposed to litigated claims across the United States involving Insureds who either serve as subcontractors, general contractors or developers on construction projects.

The Environmental Pollution team offers the opportunity to gain broad experience in environmental remediation and legal liability related to real estate transactions and operations, environmental services, and construction.

The Excess Casualty Claims group is responsible for handling and resolving high‑value, complex liability claims under an additional layer of coverage. Excess Casualty Claims is a fast‑paced, multi‑faced group involved in major litigation and emerging risks that work in close collaboration with multiple underwriting groups throughout the Company.

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Assist in reviewing policy coverage and handling assigned claims, while learning to develop case strategies. Tasks include gathering necessary documentation from claimants such as receipts, photos, or police reports. Monitoring the status of claims and updating records.
• Assist internal and external legal counsel and senior claims handlers with basic tasks related to claims in litigation, such as gathering information, organizing documents, and providing general support to help develop effective and cost‑efficient strategies.
• Help coordinate communication with internal and external stakeholders (underwriters, brokers, reinsurers, external vendors) to ensure high levels of customer service.
• Collaborate with colleagues and mentors to build expertise in claims handling, reserve setting, and resolution strategies.
• Assist in producing internal reports and understanding best practices for setting reserves.
• Learn to identify and report on emerging liability and coverage trends.

You will report to the Claims Manager.

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Recent graduates ) or candidates with limited professional experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong organizational capabilities and attention to detail.
• Basic analytical skills and sound judgment; willingness to learn.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work productively within a team environment, both in person and virtually.
• Eagerness to take initiative, prioritize tasks,…