Head of E&S Property Claims

Axis Communications

. Lead and develop a sophisticated team of claims professionals handling and managing E&S Property Claims .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive claims management expertise with a focus on E&S Property Claims, including strategic guidance, analytical proficiency, and leadership in complex claims resolution. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and manage relationships with stakeholders while driving results in claims handling and reporting.

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Claims Management ExperienceLeadership SkillsAnalytical ProficiencyCommunication SkillsLaw Degree

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Hard Skills

Claims InvestigationCoverage AnalysisLiability EvaluationCAT ReportingData AnalysisClaims Strategy FormulationLitigation ManagementNegotiation SkillsPortfolio ReportingRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCoachingMentoringInfluencing

Certifications & Qualifications

Law DegreeAdmission to State Bar

Industry Keywords

E&S Property ClaimsSpecialty MarketClaims LeadershipCoverage CounselArbitrationTrial ProcessesPublic ProfileCustomer ServiceStakeholder ManagementClaims Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a sophisticated team of claims professionals handling and managing E&S Property Claims
Support the expansion of AXIS presence in the Property Specialty Market in North America
Directly report to the Head of North America Property & TPA/Programs Claims
Supervise and manage claims, including investigation, analysis, and evaluation of coverage, liability, and damages
Provide aggregate reporting for the North America Property Specialty Claims portfolio, including CAT reporting
Collaborate with the Global Markets Claims team on portfolio reporting
Collaborate with the Head of Specialty Complex Claims on coverage disputes, litigation, and arbitration
Evaluate when to request outside coverage counsel and escalate for approval
Formulate claims management strategies and manage outside defense counsel
Provide strategic guidance to claims teams throughout the life of claims
Manage coverage counsel and litigation costs and collaborate on cost management and the Financial Lines panel
Collaborate with general counsel and other disciplines and business units
Identify liability and coverage trends and formulate processes and strategies for affected claims
Support underwriting inquiries regarding policy construction and drafting, claim trends, data analysis, and risk assessments
Coach, mentor, provide feedback to, and develop direct reports
Recruit, hire, retain talent, and develop succession plans
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Communicate extensively with executives, brokers, reinsurers, actuaries, insureds, and auditors
Demonstrate AXIS behaviors aligned with People, Decisiveness, Excellence, and Stronger Together

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-10+ years of claims management experience in claims leadership for the specific lines of business
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and management skills
Public profile and reputation for leadership and technical excellence
Ability to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels, internally and externally
Ability to identify and resolve complex, disputed claims
Analytical and data proficiency to drive results, make decisions, and drive outcomes
Ability to balance immediate claim issues with broader portfolio and customer service impacts of coverage disputes
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience handling claims involving a wide variety of loss scenarios, including CAT losses
Experience reporting and presenting claims matters to senior management
In-depth knowledge of claims, litigation, arbitration, and trial processes
Excellent analytical, investigative, and negotiating skills
Law Degree and admission in good standing to one of the fifty state bars or educational equivalent is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive and welcoming culture
Equal employment opportunity regardless of protected characteristics
Career paths and professional growth and development opportunities
Coaching, mentoring, regular feedback, and employee development
Travel associated with the role, including team management, broker and client meetings, conferences, and marketing