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Reinsurance Claims Specialist

AXIS


Job Location:

Zürich - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 27 September 2026 (5 days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic including age color disability ethnicity gender identity marital status national origin pregnancy race religion sex sexual orientation veteran status or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.

Reinsurance Claims Specialist Grade I
Job Family Grouping: Claims Group
Job Family: Claims Specialist

How does this role contribute to our collective success

The Reinsurance Claims Specialist supports AXIS Res commitment to delivering timely accurate and consistent reinsurance claims service. The role assists in handling reinsurance claims supports sound claims administration and reserving practices and helps maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Working closely with our Underwriting Actuarial Technical Accounting Finance and Legal colleagues at AXIS Re as well as brokers and cedants the Reinsurance Claims Specialist contributes to claim analysis portfolio monitoring and operational effectiveness while developing technical expertise in reinsurance claims handling. Through disciplined claim management effective communication and attention to detail the role helps deliver reliable claims outcomes and supports informed business decisions.

Ultimately the Reinsurance Claims Specialist supports AXIS Res reputation for service excellence operational discipline and trusted business partnerships while building a strong foundation for a successful career in reinsurance claims.

What will you do in this role

Handle assigned reinsurance claims under the guidance of senior claims professionals and in accordance with AXIS Res claims guidelines delegated authorities contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.

Review claim notifications loss advices bordereaux and supporting documentation to support timely and accurate claim handling.

Assist in evaluating coverage liability financial exposure and reporting requirements for assigned claims.

Maintain accurate claim files records and supporting documentation in company systems including SICS the Reinsurance Desktop (RDT) and related claims platforms.

Establish and monitor claim reserves in accordance with company guidelines and escalate significant issues and developing trends when appropriate.

Monitor claim developments and identify material changes large losses coverage concerns loss trend developments or emerging issues that require management attention.

Communicate professionally with brokers cedants reinsurers and internal stakeholders regarding claim activity information requests and claim status updates.

Support claims audits file reviews quality assurance initiatives and regulatory compliance activities.

Assist with management reporting claims analytics portfolio reviews and data validation activities.

Build productive working relationships with internal partners including Underwriting Actuarial Finance Legal and Operations.

Support operational improvements that enhance claims handling efficiency reporting quality and data integrity.

Assist in preparing updating and maintaining training materials desk guides process documentation and knowledge-sharing resources as needed.

Develop knowledge of reinsurance contract structures claims processes and industry practices through training and practical experience.

Support the use of reporting tools data analytics automation and emerging technologies that improve workflows and business processes.

Represent AXIS Re Claims in crossfunctional initiatives and global casualty working groups as requested.

Collaborate across global teams and share knowledge best practices and lessons learned across the AXIS Re Claims organization.

Identify and support operational and digital reinsurance claims team improvements to support more efficient reinsurance claims handling.

You may also be required to take on additional duties responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

About You:

We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table so while there are some qualifications and experiences we need you to have we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge and experience might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.

What you need to have:

  • University degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Up to three years of experience in insurance reinsurance financial services legal services accounting or another analytical business environment.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel Word and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to learn and apply technical insurance and reinsurance concepts.
  • Demonstrated commitment to accuracy professionalism and service.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • A strong commitment to the standards of integrity governance awareness and regulatory discipline.
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    What we prefer you to have:
    Basic understanding of reinsurance contract structures coverage interpretation aggregation and attachment orearly-careerexperience in insurance reinsurance banking finance legal services or risk claimshandling contract review accounting regulatory compliance or data with Power BI Excel analytics or other reporting insurance and reinsurance markets and industry automation artificial intelligence and process working in a global or multicultural business Language skills especially in English French German Italian or managing international claims or working across multiple in or knowledge of market developments and emerging risks in reinsurance
    Role Factors:
    In this role you will typically be required to:Maintain a regular onsite presence of a minimum of three days per week in line with AXIS Re office attendance internationally on an occasional basis to support claims audits and key stakeholder maintain and strengthen effective working relationships with internal stakeholders (Underwriting Actuarial Finance Legal) and external partners including cedants brokers auditors and service participate in training and professional development activities to build technical reinsurance claimsexpertise
    What we offer:
    You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family health and wellness programs retirement plans tuition reimbursement paid annual leave and much more.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.


Required Experience:

IC


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With 20 offices worldwide, AXIS Capital is a leading provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance globally.

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