Support response to underwriting inquiries and information requests regarding policy construction and drafting, reporting claim trends, data analysis, and risk assessments Actively coach and mentor the North America claim teams on coverage issues and guidance Build and maintain key relationships with internal stakeholders ( e.g ., peers, Underwriting, Actuarial, various executive management leaders) and external stakeholders ( e.g ., brokers, insureds, attorneys, auditors, reinsurers, and vendors) Extensive communication with senior executives, brokers, reinsurers, actuaries, insureds, and auditors (both external and internal) Axis Culture and Values – everyday demonstrate the Axis behaviors that support and align with AXIS values: People, Decisiveness, Excellence and Stronger Together KEY SKILLS & ABILITIES: 7-10+ years of claims management experience handling a wide variety of coverage issues and coverage litigation involving the various claims disciplines summarized previously, as well as: Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and management skills Experience practicing law as well as claims management (both directly managed and TPA managed claims)undefinedDemonstrated ability to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels, both internally and externally as well as the ability to identify and resolve complex, disputed claims Analytical thinker that can drive results using all facets of the legal and claims processesundefinedUnderstanding of and ability to balance both the immediate claim issues as well as the broader portfolio impact and customer service impact of coverage disputes and issues Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with people with conflicting expectations, differing opinions, and multiple viewpoints Demonstrated ability and experience handling coverage issues involving a wide variety of loss scenarios as well as reporting and presenting about same to senior management In-depth knowledge of claims, litigation, arbitration, and trial processes as well as excellent analytical, investigative, and negotiating skills Law Degree and admission in good standing to one of the fifty state barsundefinedAdjuster Licenses in all states required by AXISundefinedTravel is associated with this role ( e.g., team management, court proceedings, mediations, and settlement) Benefits and Beyond At AXIS, we recognize that in order to be an industry leader, we need the dedication and accomplishments of our people, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, attractive work-life perks and incentivize exceptional performance. The successful candidate will: Direct handle claims involving complex coverage issues as defined by the Head of North America Claims, including the investigation, analysis and evaluation of coverage liability and damages, within best practices Direct handle coverage disputes, including litigation and arbitration matters initiated by AXIS issuing companies and when AXIS issuing companies are parties to such litigation Formulate claims and litigation strategies, assigning, directing, and managing outside counsel in coverage litigation or arbitrationundefinedManage coverage counsel and litigation costs as well as collaborate and work with the Litigation Management and Vendor Management teams ensuring cost management and the development and enhancement of the coverage counsel panel Manage discovery issues and responses, including opportunities to ensure consistency as well as identifying relevant and responsive information and ensure proper and adequate preparation of company witnesses for deposition and trial testimony Provide guidance to the North America Claims teams regarding coverage issues, coverage disputes and claim handling issues, time limited demands, emerging issues, including strategic direction as well as recommend and approve outside coverage counsel assignmentsundefinedReview Coverage positions for matters pending in states required as per the Specialty Complex Claims Referral Guidelines Collaborate across disciplines and business units, including: the general counsel team overseeing errors and omissions issues arising from claims handlingundefinedManage selection of and requests to hire coverage counsel related to any claims pending in North America Identify liability and coverage trends and issues with both individual and portfolio impact and formulate the processes and strategies for handling such claims as well as the related coverage issues ensuring accurate and consistent claims management across impacted underwriting segments and lines of business.