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Claims Specialist, Environmental Claims
Axis Communications. Assess environmental claims to determine coverage, liability, damages, settlement value, and appropriate claim strategy .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing environmental claims, including pollution and toxic torts, with a strong focus on coverage evaluation, liability assessment, and litigation management. Proven ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and develop effective claim strategies while adhering to regulatory requirements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Environmental Claims ManagementCoverage EvaluationLitigation ManagementClaim Strategy DevelopmentVendor Cost Management
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Hard Skills
Environmental Claims AssessmentLiability EvaluationSettlement EvaluationPolicy Language AnalysisReserving PracticesClaims ReportingRisk AssessmentClaims Process ImprovementLegal Spend ManagementComplex Claims Handling
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaboration SkillsSound Judgment
Certifications & Qualifications
AXIS Licensing
Industry Keywords
PollutionToxic TortConstruction DefectCasualty ClaimsBodily InjuryProperty DamageEnvironmental ConsultantsClaims LeadershipContinuing EducationProfessional Associations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assess environmental claims to determine coverage, liability, damages, settlement value, and appropriate claim strategy
- Manage a pending inventory of primary and excess environmental claims, including pollution, contamination, toxic exposure, remediation, and related bodily injury or property damage matters
- Investigate facts, evaluate policy terms, and coordinate with coverage counsel where appropriate
- Establish and maintain appropriate reserves based on liability, damages, coverage, litigation posture, and settlement potential
- Collaborate with defense counsel, coverage counsel, experts, environmental consultants, vendors, and insureds to drive claim resolution
- Develop litigation and resolution strategies for complex, high-exposure, or contentious claims
- Manage legal, expert, and vendor costs in coordination with Litigation Management and Vendor Management teams
- Communicate with senior claims leadership, brokers, reinsurers, actuaries, underwriters, insureds, auditors, and external business partners
- Prepare claim notes, coverage assessments, reserve rationales, settlement recommendations, and large loss reports
- Identify trends, emerging exposures, coverage issues, and portfolio risks impacting Environmental Claims
- Support claim process improvements, best practices, and consistent claim handling standards
- Participate in industry events, professional associations, and continuing education
- Serve as a resource to colleagues on environmental claim handling, coverage issues, litigation management, and resolution strategy
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience handling environmental, pollution, toxic tort, construction defect, casualty, or other complex liability claims
- Strong understanding of coverage, liability, damages, reserving, litigation management, and settlement evaluation
- Ability to assess complex facts and policy language and develop practical claim strategies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise claim summaries, reserve rationales, and recommendations
- Ability to work effectively with defense counsel, coverage counsel, experts, vendors, brokers, insureds, reinsurers, underwriters, actuaries, and claims leadership
- Sound judgment in evaluating litigation risk, settlement value, and claim exposure
- Ability to manage legal spend and vendor costs in a disciplined and outcome-focused manner
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a pending inventory of complex claims
- Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current on environmental claims trends, legal developments, and regulatory issues
- Ability to contribute to team best practices, claim process improvements, and knowledge sharing
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to operate in a dynamic, high-performing claims environment
- Must adhere to AXIS licensing requirements
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive target incentive compensation based on overall corporate and individual performance
- Medical plans for you and your family
- Health and wellness programs
- Retirement plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid vacation
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package