AXIS (AXIS Capital)
Sr. Claims Specialist - Financial Institutions
AXIS (AXIS Capital), Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543
Sr. Claims Specialist - Financial Institutions
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AXIS (AXIS Capital) This role reports to the Head of Management Liability – Financial Institutions Claims and is part of the North America Claims team. The selected candidate will work with North American Claims, International Claims, and the FI Business Unit to develop and drive an industry-leading claims offering and strategy. Responsibilities: Handling and managing a wide variety of Management Liability Claims including Bankers Professional Liability (BPL), Investment Advisors, Private Equity Errors and Omissions (E&O)/D&O, Insurance Company Professional Liability (ICPL). A plus would be experience with Transactional Liability claims including Representations and Warranty, Judgment Preservation & Contingent Risk. Investigation, analysis and evaluation of coverage liability and damages, within best practices and maintain appropriate documentation Providing technical advice, training and guidance as needed to junior team members and internal business partners Reviewing financial institutions 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 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 with the Litigation Management and Vendor Management teams to ensure cost management and the development of panel counsel Fostering relationships and communicating extensively with senior executives, brokers, reinsurers, actuaries, underwriters, insureds, and auditors (both external and internal) Supporting underwriting inquiries and information requests and drafting, reporting claim trends, data analysis, and risk assessments Leading and participating in presentations with Underwriters and Insureds on large losses and claim trends Participating in claim audits Participate in special projects and department initiatives Identifying liability and coverage trends and issues with portfolio impact and formulating the processes and strategies for handling such claims Qualifications: Juris Doctorate Minimum of 5-7 years of experience handling Management Liability claims Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, meet deadlines, and perform in a changing and at times challenging work environment High exposure/complex claim exposure evaluation skills Demonstrated ability to manage the “flow” associated with FI claims and manage KPIs Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills Juris Doctorate required. Admitted to practice a plus. KEY SKILLS & ABILITIES: Minimum of 5-7 years of Management Liability claims management experience Possess required states’ claims adjusters licenses or ability to obtain such licenses as required within 90-120 days of hiring (preferred states are NY, CA, FL, and/or TX, among others) Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and management skills or experience practicing law as well as claims management Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels, both internally and externally as well as the ability to identify and resolve complex, disputed claims Analytical thinker that can drive results using all facets of the legal and claims processes Understanding of and ability to balance both the immediate claim issues as well as the broader portfolio impact and customer service impact of coverage disputes and issues Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with people with conflicting expectations, differing opinions, and multiple viewpoints Demonstrated ability and experience handling management liability claims involving a wide variety of loss scenarios as well as reporting and presenting about same to senior management In-depth knowledge of claims, litigation, arbitration, and trial processes as well as excellent analytical, investigative, and negotiating skills Juris Doctorate required. Admitted to practice a plus. Technical knowledge, skills, and training within the field to include: Complex coverage analysis and experience required Financial Institutions knowledge is required Confidence in coverage, evaluation and reserving Excellent presentation, writing and editing skills Solid negotiation and settlement skills Supervisory perspective, with experience providing direction and authority to adjusters Familiarity with KPI, Data, and Metrics a plus
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Sr. Claims Specialist - Financial Institutions
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AXIS (AXIS Capital) This role reports to the Head of Management Liability – Financial Institutions Claims and is part of the North America Claims team. The selected candidate will work with North American Claims, International Claims, and the FI Business Unit to develop and drive an industry-leading claims offering and strategy. Responsibilities: Handling and managing a wide variety of Management Liability Claims including Bankers Professional Liability (BPL), Investment Advisors, Private Equity Errors and Omissions (E&O)/D&O, Insurance Company Professional Liability (ICPL). A plus would be experience with Transactional Liability claims including Representations and Warranty, Judgment Preservation & Contingent Risk. Investigation, analysis and evaluation of coverage liability and damages, within best practices and maintain appropriate documentation Providing technical advice, training and guidance as needed to junior team members and internal business partners Reviewing financial institutions 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 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 with the Litigation Management and Vendor Management teams to ensure cost management and the development of panel counsel Fostering relationships and communicating extensively with senior executives, brokers, reinsurers, actuaries, underwriters, insureds, and auditors (both external and internal) Supporting underwriting inquiries and information requests and drafting, reporting claim trends, data analysis, and risk assessments Leading and participating in presentations with Underwriters and Insureds on large losses and claim trends Participating in claim audits Participate in special projects and department initiatives Identifying liability and coverage trends and issues with portfolio impact and formulating the processes and strategies for handling such claims Qualifications: Juris Doctorate Minimum of 5-7 years of experience handling Management Liability claims Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, meet deadlines, and perform in a changing and at times challenging work environment High exposure/complex claim exposure evaluation skills Demonstrated ability to manage the “flow” associated with FI claims and manage KPIs Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills Juris Doctorate required. Admitted to practice a plus. KEY SKILLS & ABILITIES: Minimum of 5-7 years of Management Liability claims management experience Possess required states’ claims adjusters licenses or ability to obtain such licenses as required within 90-120 days of hiring (preferred states are NY, CA, FL, and/or TX, among others) Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and management skills or experience practicing law as well as claims management Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels, both internally and externally as well as the ability to identify and resolve complex, disputed claims Analytical thinker that can drive results using all facets of the legal and claims processes Understanding of and ability to balance both the immediate claim issues as well as the broader portfolio impact and customer service impact of coverage disputes and issues Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with people with conflicting expectations, differing opinions, and multiple viewpoints Demonstrated ability and experience handling management liability claims involving a wide variety of loss scenarios as well as reporting and presenting about same to senior management In-depth knowledge of claims, litigation, arbitration, and trial processes as well as excellent analytical, investigative, and negotiating skills Juris Doctorate required. Admitted to practice a plus. Technical knowledge, skills, and training within the field to include: Complex coverage analysis and experience required Financial Institutions knowledge is required Confidence in coverage, evaluation and reserving Excellent presentation, writing and editing skills Solid negotiation and settlement skills Supervisory perspective, with experience providing direction and authority to adjusters Familiarity with KPI, Data, and Metrics a plus
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