Senior Claims Specialist, Environmental Claims

Axis Communications

. Investigate, analyze, and evaluate coverage, liability, damages, and resolution strategy for complex environmental claims .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex environmental claims, including liability assessment, coverage analysis, and resolution strategy development. Proficient in collaborating across various business functions and leading process improvement initiatives within the commercial insurance industry.

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Complex Environmental Claims ManagementEnvironmental Policy AnalysisResolution Strategy DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Coverage AnalysisLiability AssessmentClaims EvaluationRemediation ProcessesClaims Processing EfficiencyData IntegrityReserve EstablishmentLitigation ManagementVendor ManagementEnvironmental Laws

Soft Skills

JudgmentCollaborationMentoringTechnical CommunicationProcess Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Insurance DesignationsLegal DesignationsEnvironmental Designations

Industry Keywords

Environmental InsurancePollution Legal LiabilityToxic Tort ClaimsLong-Tail Casualty ClaimsCommercial InsuranceClaims ProceduresStakeholder CommunicationClaims LeadershipContinuing EducationAXIS Licensing Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate, analyze, and evaluate coverage, liability, damages, and resolution strategy for complex environmental claims
Assess claims to determine coverage, liability, damages, reserve requirements, and settlement value
Manage claims arising under environmental insurance products, including pollution legal liability, contractors pollution liability, site-specific pollution, and storage tank coverages
Develop and execute claim strategies involving remediation costs, bodily injury, property damage, natural resource damages, regulatory action, and other environmental exposures
Analyze policy wording, historical operations, allocation issues, trigger and timing considerations, and interactions among primary, excess, and other available insurance
Direct defense counsel, coverage counsel, environmental consultants, experts, investigators, and vendors
Identify material developments and emerging exposures, maintain accurate reserves and financial information, and escalate significant claims
Manage legal, expert, and vendor costs with Litigation Management and Vendor Management teams
Communicate with senior executives, brokers, reinsurers, actuaries, underwriters, insureds, counsel, auditors, and other stakeholders
Partner with Underwriting and Claims leadership on portfolio trends, emerging environmental risks, policy language, and claim practices
Lead or support initiatives improving claims processing efficiency, technical quality, data integrity, and regulatory compliance
Participate in professional associations and continuing education
Mentor and serve as a technical resource to claims professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience handling complex environmental, toxic tort, long-tail casualty, or other technically challenging claims, preferably within the commercial insurance industry
Demonstrated ability to analyze environmental policies, coverage issues, liability, damages, allocation, and complex factual records
Working knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, remediation processes, and litigation trends relevant to environmental claims
Ability to develop and execute resolution strategies for high-severity, multi-party, or contentious matters
Strong judgment in establishing reserves, identifying material developments, and escalating significant exposures
Ability to direct counsel, consultants, experts, and vendors while maintaining disciplined control of claim-related costs
Clear and credible written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to collaborate effectively across Claims, Underwriting, Actuarial, Reinsurance, Legal, Finance, and other business functions
Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives, contribute to training materials, and critically review claims procedures
Commitment to continuous professional development and to mentoring peers within the claims discipline
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
Professional insurance, legal, environmental, or claims designations are beneficial
Must adhere to AXIS licensing requirements
Must work in the office 3 days per week

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
Some travel may be required based on business and claim needs