Claims Manager - Casualty Programs

Location: Northern

## Claims Manager - Casualty Programs Apply locations:
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Posted Yesterday job requisition  is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.

AXIS Capital,
** Claim Manager – Casualty Programs
**** About AXIS
** This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a leading provider of specialty insurance and global reinsurance. We give people and organizations the confidence to take necessary risks in the pursuit of their goals and ambitions. Our strength is grounded in our people and culture, which encourages collaboration, diversity, and entrepreneurialism.
** Life at AXIS**
* ** Hybrid work model:
** We value work-life balance and offer flexibility to our employees through a hybrid work model
* ** Diverse and inclusive environment:
** We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all employees
* ** Career growth opportunities:
** We are committed to your professional development and offer various opportunities for growth advancement
* ** Social impact initiatives:
** We believe in making a difference and support various social and environmental causes
** Job Description
** AXIS is seeking a
*** Claim Manager – Casualty Programs
*** to join our North America Claims team and will report to the Head of North America Programs Claims. As a direct report to the Head of North America Programs Claims, the candidate should possess the ability to lead a team dedicated to Casualty Programs and TPA Oversight with particular emphasis on New York Labor Law.

The ideal candidate will ultimately grow, lead and develop a team of claims professionals that will be responsible for:< >

Oversight and direct management of claims including the investigation, analysis and evaluation of coverage liability and damages, within best practices< >

Providing technical advice, training and guidance to direct reports and TPA/Contractor adjusters including strategic direction< >

Recruiting, hiring and retaining top talent and develop appropriate succession plans< >

Reviewing claims to determine nature of loss, coverage provided, and scope of claim and to guide strategic direction regarding settlement/disposition of claims< >

Developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners as their lead contact within the claims department for assigned claims and the claims of his/her direct reports.< >

Close collaboration with the Specialty Complex Claims team with regard to coverage disputes, including litigation and arbitration matters initiated by Axis issuing companies and when Axis issuing companies are parties to such litigation;
Collaborating across disciplines and business units, including: the general counsel team overseeing errors and omissions issues arising from claims handling

Escalating coverage issues and recommending outside coverage counsel assignments for approval where warranted< >

Formulating claims and litigation strategies, assigning, directing, and managing outside counsel

Managing costs, including use of coverage counsel and litigation costs as well as collaborating and working with the Litigation Management and Vendor Management teams…