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 a hybrid work schedule three days per week in the office. This role can be based in any of these Axis office locations: NYC; Red Bank, NJ; and Alpharetta, GA.
Responsibilities
- Highest level individual contributor directly reviewing claims to determine nature of loss, coverage provided, and scope of claim.
- Utilize working knowledge of the legal frameworks and claims handling practices relevant to the jurisdictions in which the claims arise, particularly Construction and New York Labor Law.
- Investigate assigned claims and develop resolution strategies, including investigation of Construction and New York Labor Law claims, to include contracts, daily logs, employee records, incident reports, etc.
- Excel in a best practices claim environment, thoroughly documenting the claim process.
- Responsible for the timely evaluation, reserving, and disposition of assigned claims.
- Document coverage, investigation, damages, reserve rationale, negotiations, etc. associated with each claim.
- Review contracts for risk transfer evaluations, coverage analysis, and tender review.
- Investigate potentially fraudulent claims and take appropriate action.
- Make recommendations for settlement/disposition of claims.
- Identify opportunities for contribution, subrogation, and contribution to the claim.
- Prepare required reports to senior management.
- Travel to mediations or settlement conferences as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.
- Typically requires 7 to 10 years of related experience handling claims in a primary commercial casualty insurance environment or equivalent.
- Supervisory experience or perspective.
- Experience handling New York Labor Law, Product Liability, and Complex litigation claims.
- Proficient in independently analyzing coverage, identifying issues, and preparing coverage correspondence.
- Proficient in drafting coverage correspondence, experience writing coverage letters, and responding to/issuing tenders.
Benefits
We offer a base salary in the range of USD $105K-125K GA, $125K-160K NY, $120K-150K NJ. The specific salary will depend on experience and location. Additionally, employees are eligible for competitive incentive targets, with awards based on performance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical plans, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and more.
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