Claim Specialist – EPL/Ancillary

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.

Claims Specialist – EPL/Ancillary

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Excels in best practices claim environment, thoroughly documenting the claim process

Conducts investigations to determine liability, damages, and coverage.

Timely makes recommendations regarding resolution strategy for such claims including reserve adequacy; executes such strategy on behalf of the company, with or without the help of outside counsel.

Analyzes liability and damages issues in connection with complex primary and excess claims and maintaining appropriate documentation

Analyzes insurance coverage issues and timely draft coverage letters

Collaborates in the defense and resolution of claims

Evaluates full pending of claims in connection with the posting and maintaining of accurate reserves

Identify opportunities for contribution, subrogation, and risk transfer to the claim

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

Travel to mediations or trials as required

Other duties as assigned Required Education, Experience, and Training:

A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school or equivalent work experience

2 years of experience involving Employment Practices Liability either inhouse or in private practice. Strong preference for additional Fiduciary/ERISA and/or Fidelity/Crime Claims experience as well.

Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team, interact with others, meet deadlines, and successfully perform in a fast-paced, changing work environment

Proficiency in draft coverage correspondence, experience writing coverage letters, and other reporting communications Other Desired Skills & Characteristics

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications

Strong writing skills

Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical and negotiation skills