Claims Specialist, Primary Casualty

Company: Axis Capital
Location: New York
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

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. 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 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.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. 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 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.'Please note this role requires hybrid work, with in office attendance 3 days a week. The role can be based in any of these Axis office locations: Alpharetta, GA, NYC, Red Bank, NJ***Exercises critical thinking, proper judgment and decision making in a best practices claim environment to promptly analyze the claim exposure, determine the proper course of action, and pursue claims to conclusionSet accurate and timely claim reserves and make referrals to senior members of the team where necessaryObtain relevant policies, review policy wordings to validate coverage for claims and escalate any issues arisingPrepare coverage positions to be reviewed and approved by Claim ManagerWork closely with Insureds, Claimants, attorneys and brokers ensuring a premier and best practices claim service is maintained, escalating issues as appropriateDocuments claim file notes, stores electronic documents, documents claim details in an effective and timely mannerDevelop a working knowledge of the legal frameworks and claims handling practices relevant to the jurisdictions in which the claims ariseMonitor and investigate assigned claims and develop resolution strategyAttend mediation, arbitration and other claim meetings as neededParticipate in presentations and discussions with UnderwritersAdditional responsibilities for this role include validation of indemnity and fee payments, ensuring these are processed accurately and promptly, including monitoring and processing of claims bordereaux and ISO searches and reportingEnsure file set up accurately with proper coding, LOB, Danger Signal and CAT CodesREQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree or equivalent;Claims adjuster license required; valid adjusting licenses in required states and additional states as neededMinimum of 3-5 years general liability claim adjusting experience required or equivalentExperience or exposure to handling commercial general liability claims on behalf of a syndicate, insurance company, broker, loss adjuster or solicitorAttain expert comfort level in remote and work from home virtual working practices and platformsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, to liaise with numerous customers, both internal and externalSolid understanding of individual and group performance metrics and KPIsExperience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint , OneNote and SharePoint preferredAvailability for occasional travel post current environmental conditionsTeam player who has a positive outlook, flexible, organized, efficient and timelyFor this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $75K-105K GA, $90-130K NY, $85-120K NJ . The specific salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including the experience of the successful candidate and their work location. In addition, all employees

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