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- Negotiation
- Construction
- Communication skills
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- Doctor of Law (Required)
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Pay
- $83,500 – $145,500 a year
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- Retirement plan
- Disability insurance
- Matching gift program
Full job description
- 505 Eagleview Boulevard Route 100, EXTON, US, 19341; NEW YORK; PHILADELPHIA; MORRISTOWN
- CLAIMS AND ASSISTANCE
- 5075
- Band C
Job Description
Claims Specialist, Construction Professional Liability
Exton, PA | Philadelphia, PA |New York City, NY | Morristown, NJ |USA
Our Claims team sets us apart. Our experienced Claims professionals use their specialized expertise to handle even the most complex claims seamlessly. How do you make a good thing better? You focus on excellence and creating a culture of continuous improvement. You create an environment that fosters collaboration, customer service and colleague development. And you build a team of passionate and innovative claims experts who see success as a reason to roll up their sleeves and drive for improvement.
As a Construction Professional Liability Claims Specialist, you will play a critical role in managing and resolving AXA XL’s claims for the Construction Professional Liability team. You will work closely with your manager, fellow Claims Specialists, claim consultants and outside vendors to drive files to resolution and will interact and collaborate frequently with Regional Claims Practice Leaders and the Underwriting team. Together, you will be tasked with achieving the best possible outcomes for AXA XL and its clients by resolving and settling claims proactively.
WhatYou’ll Be Doing
What will your essential responsibilities include?
- Managing assigned claims across multiple jurisdictions, as well as setting the case strategy for these claims in partnership with Regional Claims Practice Leaders, Claims Legal and Claims management, as warranted.
- Proactively managing external counsel and setting litigation strategies when counsel is engaged on a claim.
- Coordinating and managing communication with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., underwriting, brokers, reinsurers, external vendors, etc.) to ensure the highest level of customer service.
- Consulting with Regional Claims Practice Leaders and Claims management on Large Losses and ensuring all steps are taken to achieve the best outcome for the client and AXA XL.
- Documenting as necessary claim activity in our claim system in accordance with our Global Claim Handling Principles, which includes the establishment and maintenance of appropriate reserves.
- The production of internal reports and
- Identifying, monitoring and reporting on emerging liability and coverage trends.
You will report to the Manager of Construction Professional Liability Claims.
WhatYou’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
- Professional Liability claims experience: Beginner to Intermediate level experience managing construction claims or Professional Liability construction claims or similar experience in the construction or design professional field. Experience assessing and managing coverage issues and managing high exposure and complex claims. Demonstrated experience negotiating and settling complex claim files.
- Excellent Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and negotiation skills. Able to communicate and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at various levels of sophistication.
- Collaborative approach: Develop productive working relationships with insured, brokers, claim handlers, underwriters and legal counsel. Seek input from others as needed to achieve the best result possible. Capable of working and collaborating with a virtual team.
- Ethics: Handle responsibilities with integrity and the highest standards of professionalism.
- Passion for results: Approach tasks proactively and anticipate needs. Think quickly and prioritize multiple work streams without sacrificing quality. Act with a sense of urgency.
- Intellectual curiosity: Willing to ask questions and explore new ideas. Eager to learn and focused on continuously improving technical skills.
- JD Required.
WhatWeOffer
Inclusion
AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.
- Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
- Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
- Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
- Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
- Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Total Rewards
AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.
We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.
Sustainability
At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars:
- Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems – the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
- Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We’re building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
- Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
- AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.
For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL.
The U.S. base salary range for this position is $83,500 to $145,500 USD.
Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.
At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering our colleagues’ development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details about AXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2025.
WhoWeAre
AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.
How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.
Learn more at axaxl.com
