Claims Specialist

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 - Claims Specialist

This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with 1-2 years of insurance or general business experience or recent graduate. This position includes significant time spent working with and supporting the Excess Casualty team as a liaison between brokers, insureds and underwriting to enhance overall customer service and improve the claim handling process. Under direction of claim manager and/or supervisor, this position will also handle assigned loss reports and perform duties associated with investigating and settling low severity claims with a focus on prompt investigation, monitoring and ultimate disposition. This position will also monitor long-tail excess casualty claims of varying severity and be responsible for maintaining spreadsheets on various claim projects.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under supervision and training, responsible for the timely evaluation, reserving and disposition of assigned claims (initial caseload of appropriate level claims during the training process)
• Makes initial contact with insured and/or broker as needed on assigned claims.
• Monitors ongoing claim and reports on claim activity.
• Trains to set up matters in Legal eXchange (add firm, approve bills, etc. Under supervisor direction)
• Processes Indemnity and Loss Expense payments on assigned losses and on behalf of team within authority or as approved by manager
• Attendance at mediations or trials may be required from time to time.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• College degree/JD/ or equivalent experience preferred.
• Good communications (telephone, e-mail and interpersonal) skills as required
• Valid licenses by state as required and add states to certifications as needed

OTHER DESIRED SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS:

• Desire to continue training in related casualty claim topics
• Ability to prioritize and learn quickly
• Proficient writing skills
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Team player
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a hybrid work environment