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.
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Job Title : Senior Claims Specialist
BRIEF DESCRIPTION :
AXIS Insurance is a world leader in specialty lines insurance, including professional liability within the US market. We are seeking a talented and dynamic claims professional to join our Design Professional & Environmental (DP&E) claims team as a Senior Claims Specialist.
This DP&E Claims position will work under limited direction, acts as highest level individual contributor directly reviewing claims to determine nature of loss, coverage provided, scope of claim, and to make recommendation regarding settlement / disposition of claims primarily arising from Casualty, Environmental, Contractor, Surety, and Error & Omission coverage forms.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Highest level individual contributor directly reviewing claims to determine nature of loss, coverage provided, and scope of claim
Excels in a best practices claim environment, thoroughly documenting the claim process
Responsible for the timely evaluation, reserving and disposition of assigned claims
Documents coverage, investigation, damages, reserve rationale, negotiations, etc. associated with claim
Investigates potentially fraudulent claims and takes appropriate action
Makes recommendations for settlement / disposition of claims
Identifies opportunities for contribution, subrogation and contribution to the claim
Prepares required reports to senior management
Maintains and develops relationships with brokers, risk managers and general counsels, and a variety of vendors
Provides data and analytic based-informational support to underwriters
Provides support to underwriters with respect to marketing efforts, policy wording, and trending discussions.
May provide technical advice and / or training to junior level claims staff
Travels to mediations or settlement conferences as required
Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION / TRAINING & EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor's degree
Juris Doctorate degree a plus
Typically requires 7 to 10 years of related experience handling claims in an environmental, construction and / or primary commercial casualty insurance environment.
Supervisory experience or perspective
Proficient in independently analyzing coverage, identifying issues and preparing coverage correspondence
Experience handling Pollution, New York Labor Law, Product Liability and Complex litigation claims
Proficient in drafting coverage correspondence, experience writing coverage letters and responding to / issuing tenders
OTHER DESIRED SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS :
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote) and SharePoint
Strong writing skills
New York independent adjuster's license or a license in a designated home state.
Nonresident reciprocal adjuster licenses where required
Good interpersonal communication skills
Good negotiation and analytical skills
Team player
For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of New York, NY / / Red Bank, NJ $110 - $150K;
Short Hills, NJ $100 -$140K; Chicago, IL $90 - $130K;, Alpharetta, GA $85 - 120K. 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 are eligible for competitive incentive targets, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance.
On top of this, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.
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