Senior Reinsurance Claims Specialist

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This 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. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, 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.

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The Accident & Health Reinsurance Claims Specialist is a key contributor to the reinsurance team king in a global, customer‑focused, professional claims organization, you will support the department goals of providing best‑in‑class internal and external client servicing through efficient and effective reinsurance claims handling and excellent customer service.

• Proactively manage a diverse and interesting portfolio of Accident & Health reinsurance claims.
• Manage claims from notification through closure, investing the necessary level of involvement for each claim.
• Analyze and determine eligibility of claims; verify claims are correctly ceded and that proper policy provisions and limits are applied.
• Establish and monitor appropriate reserves.
• Resolve claims questions directly with cedents or brokers professionally.
• Engage with cedents, brokers and third‑party vendors to identify opportunities for claim mitigation using cost‑containment services.
• Collaborate with team members, including technical accounting, to ensure accurate and timely claim payments within your authority level.
• Conduct claim audits for existing accounts/clients. Travel may be required.
• Collaborate with AXIS Re vice‑ers by sharing pertinent loss‐development information with underwriters and actuaries.
• Build strategic relationships in the industry to support informed and best‑in‑class reinsurance claim handling.
• Identify developing trends and anomalies in your book of claims and recommend appropriate strategies, including procedural changes or client/peer education.
• Participate in professional associations, development activities and industry conferences for expertise and networking.
• Suggest process improvements for review and approval by senior management.

While we have preferred qualifications, we welcome candidates whose experience and expertise may complement our goals and help us achieve success.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in insurance or reinsurance.
• 5+ years experience with Employer Stop Loss, Fully Insured, and Managed Care claims adjudication.
• Firm understanding of insurance and reinsurance terminology, coverage, and treaty types.
• Ability to evaluate proper reserving under a reinsurance program.
• Proficiency with common reinsurance contract terms and conditions, including limits, aggregates, and deductibles.
• Strong communication skills with brokers and cedents.
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

• High standard of professional conduct.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to liaise across operational and technical disciplines.
• Ability to read and interpret medical reports. Clinical experience is a plus.

• Travel to cedents and broker meetings in North America 2–10 times a year.
• Be in the office at least three days per week.

Base salary range: $120,000 – $150,000 USD, commensurate with experience and location. Competitive target incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are included. Benefits include medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, paid vacation, and more.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Finance and Sales
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