Senior Claims Specialist, Excess Casualty

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.

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.

AXIS is hiring a Senior Claims Specialist, Excess Casualty, to support its expanding presence in North America’s Excess market. You will handle highly complex commercial excess casualty claims by verifying coverage, conducting investigations, developing resolutions, and authorizing disbursements within authority limits. Ensure consistent communication with stakeholders, brokers, and insureds to uphold service excellence. Process, analyze, investigate, evaluate, and resolve claims for accurate settlements.

Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver exceptional service and support the claims department’s success.

• Assess claims within a specialized area to determine coverage, liability, and settlement value.
• Analyze coverage and draft coverage correspondence.
• Participate in mediations and attend trials as required.
• Lead initiatives to enhance claims processing efficiency and accuracy within the team.
• Collaborate with legal and investigative teams to resolve complex or contentious claims.
• Provide expert opinions on claims handling best practices during cross‑functional meetings.
• Manage costs in collaboration with the Litigation Management and Vendor Management teams.
• Participate in professional associations to stay abreast of changes in claims management.
• Communicate with senior executives, brokers, reinsurers, actuaries, underwriters, insureds, and auditors (both external and internal).
• Serve as a mentor to claims professionals, fostering skill development and career progression.

We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.

• Be recognized as a subject matter expert in claims within your area of specialization.
• Exhibit the ability to network effectively and leverage professional associations for knowledge enhancement.
• Demonstrate the capability to lead process enhancement initiatives within a claims environment.
• Possess the skills to provide expert opinions and insights during cross‑functional discussions.
• Be adept at creating and directing the development of training materials relevant to claims processing.
• Show a commitment to continuous professional development in the field of claims management.
• Have the ability to critically review and update claims procedures to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Be capable of mentoring peers and fostering their professional growth within the claims discipline.

This role requires you to be in the office 3 days per week and adhere to AXIS licensing requirements.

For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $140,000 to $160,000. Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location. In addition, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. You will also be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and more.

AXIS Capital is a global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance that values outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk‑adjusted returns. We maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture, and we strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where employees of all backgrounds feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves.