Senior Claims Specialist, Financial Lines

Salary Not Specified

Axis, Aldgate, City and County of the City of London

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted today, 6 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 7a3a1403c07e409582ff8d80db8909b9

Axis

Full Job Description

Handle financial lines claims (FI, W&I and D&O) for a wide variety of financial institution, professional and commercial clients written in the Global Markets Professional Lines Division and reporting to the Financial Lines Claims Manager.
Handle complex financial lines claims in a lead capacity from first advice to final settlement including full analysis of coverage/liability, reserve evaluations and resolution strategy.
The portfolio of claims will include claims arising in international jurisdictions (inc US) and will be a mixture of lead and follow, primary and excess and company and syndicate claims.
Work closely with claims management, external legal advisors, market leaders and brokers to ensure that the highest standard of technical claims handling and customer service is provided.
Liaise with underwriters on wording/policy issues, the provision of claims information and to attend client meetings as appropriate.
Liaise with other internal stakeholders (actuarial, finance, reinsurance) as appropriate.
You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

Experience in dealing with financial lines claims in either a claims lead or legal advisory capacity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulately present in meetings.
Ability to develop and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
Ability to exercise sound judgment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, to liaise with numerous customers, both internal and external., Ideally will have worked in a syndicate or company and gained sufficient experience in the market place to independently perform the above duties and responsibilities.
Financial lines insurance lawyers interested in moving across to complex claims handling are also encouraged to apply.
Knowledge of ECF2.
Experience with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Legal or professional qualification such as ACII.

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.