What are the responsibilities and job description for the Claims Manager - Excess Casualty position at AXA XL?
Claims Manager- Excess Casualty
New York, NY
As the Excess Claims Manager, you will play a critical role in leading a team that handles claims flowing from six separate AXA XL Business Units that issue Excess policies. This position reports to the Head of Excess Claims with a dotted line report to the Casualty Practice Leader with whom it is expected that you will collaborate relative to the group’s strategy on claims handling and best practices. You will manage a group of claims specialists with respect to technical claims handling, exceptional customer service, and business segment support, along with helping them to drive a performance culture of continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be DOING
What will your essential responsibilities include?
We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Effective technical background in Commercial Casualty claims: Adavanced experience with handling and/or Supervising Commercial Casualty claims. Proven ability to negotiate and settle large and complex claim files.
Proven leadership skills: Advanced experience in managing claims handlers. Proven ability to develop employee talent, manage performance, and maintain engagement.
Possesses effective analytical skills and sound judgment. Takes initiative and has the ability to work collaboratively.
Dedication to customer service, including professionalism and diplomacy in broker and insured relations.
Effective communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, presentation and influencing skills. Able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of sophistication. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and efficiently juggle numerous concurrent responsibilities.
Ethical approach: Have an impeccable reputation for ethics, integrity and the highest standards of professionalism.
Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Who WE Are
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
What we OFFER
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.
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
The U.S. base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $227,500 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.
New York, NY
As the Excess Claims Manager, you will play a critical role in leading a team that handles claims flowing from six separate AXA XL Business Units that issue Excess policies. This position reports to the Head of Excess Claims with a dotted line report to the Casualty Practice Leader with whom it is expected that you will collaborate relative to the group’s strategy on claims handling and best practices. You will manage a group of claims specialists with respect to technical claims handling, exceptional customer service, and business segment support, along with helping them to drive a performance culture of continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be DOING
What will your essential responsibilities include?
- Oversee colleagues and claim processes related to liability, damages, coverage, exposure evaluation, reserving and resolution of claims in accordance with AXA XL’s Global Claims Handling Principles, service standards, and applicable regulations. This will primarily include bodily injury and property damage claims relating to commercial auto, products, premises and other related exposures.
- Collaborate with the Head of Excess Claims and Casualty Practice Leader as well as Claims Legal in the handling and resolution of claim files.
- Manage audits and ensure Financial Internal Controls (FIC) compliance across the team. Drive analytics and data development for Underwriting and Actuarial through identification and reporting on Casualty claim trends.
- Collaborate with Underwriting teams in connection with claim issues and trends, lessons learned, review of policy/endorsement language, and marketing and business development activities.
- Provide outstanding customer service to policyholders and brokers and ensuring the same high customer service standards are upheld by all colleagues.
- Partner with team members along with both internal and external counsel to manage litigation in an effective and cost-efficient manner.
- Identify strategic and tactical needs that can be solved through technology, process improvements, or training. Maintain close supervision of vendor management and expense control within the unit.
- Focusing on each team member’s performance, development and success.
We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Effective technical background in Commercial Casualty claims: Adavanced experience with handling and/or Supervising Commercial Casualty claims. Proven ability to negotiate and settle large and complex claim files.
Proven leadership skills: Advanced experience in managing claims handlers. Proven ability to develop employee talent, manage performance, and maintain engagement.
Possesses effective analytical skills and sound judgment. Takes initiative and has the ability to work collaboratively.
Dedication to customer service, including professionalism and diplomacy in broker and insured relations.
Effective communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, presentation and influencing skills. Able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of sophistication. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and efficiently juggle numerous concurrent responsibilities.
Ethical approach: Have an impeccable reputation for ethics, integrity and the highest standards of professionalism.
Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Who WE Are
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
What we OFFER
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
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.
The U.S. base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $227,500 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.
Salary : $130,000 - $227,500
