Claim Director - Complex Specialty

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

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At AXIS, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a connected and inclusive culture that embraces diversity and allows us to be our authentic selves is the key to our success. We recognize that diversity inspires innovation, enhances our company culture, and drives better business outcomes. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment where all employees feel valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

The Claim Director - Complex Specialty is a key leadership role within AXIS, responsible for managing and resolving complex claims involving coverage disputes and legal action. The successful candidate will have a law degree and admission in good standing to one of the fifty state bars, as well as at least 5 years of experience in claims management and legal practice. They will also have a strong understanding of claim and litigation processes, as well as excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills. This role will be based in either New York, Chicago, or Alpharetta and will involve some travel.

Responsibilities:

- Directly manage complex coverage claims, including investigation, analysis, and evaluation of coverage liability and damages
- Oversee and manage coverage disputes, including litigation and arbitration matters
- Formulate claims and litigation strategies, assign and manage outside counsel
- Collaborate with the Litigation Management and Vendor Management teams to manage costs and develop the coverage counsel panel
- Provide guidance to the North American claims teams on coverage issues and disputes
- Review coverage positions for matters in various states and collaborate with other business units on errors and omissions issues
- Identify liability and coverage trends and formulate processes and strategies for handling claims
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements:

- Law degree and admission in good standing to one of the fifty state bars
- 5+ years of claims management experience handling a variety of coverage issues and coverage litigation
- Experience practicing law and managing claims
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Understanding of both immediate claim issues and broader portfolio and customer service impact
- In-depth knowledge of claims, litigation, and trial processes
- Ability to travel for team management, court proceedings, and other related activities

Salary Information:

- Base salary of $115K - $160K, based on experience and location
- Competitive incentive targets and comprehensive benefits package offered to all employees

At AXIS, diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment where all employees feel valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We believe that diversity inspires innovation, enhances our company culture, and drives better business outcomes.

Join the AXIS team and be a part of a company that values its employees and fosters an inclusive and welcoming culture. Apply now for the Claim Director - Complex Specialty role.

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Medical plans, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and more

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Claims management, coverage disputes, legal action, Specialty Commercial products, Casualty, Commercial Property, Professional Lines, management liability, EPL, Cyber, Environmental claims, coverage issues, litigation, arbitration, claim handling, policy construction, data analysis, risk assessments, negotiation, adjuster licenses

Law degree

Interested candidates can apply online through the company's website or through a job portal.

Qualification and Experience Law degree, admission to one of the fifty state bars

Legal