Claims Operations Technician

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 race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

The Claims Operations Technician is crucial for the daily functioning of our Claims Department, providing operational support to various stakeholders and overseeing offshored processes. They ensure data accuracy, offer assistance with end-user applications, and actively participate in change activities like London Market reform and SME initiatives. Their role is integral to maintaining efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement within our organization, contributing significantly to our collective success.

Responsibilities:

• Perform various operational tasks to execute the operations of AXIS Global Markets Claims team, including system coding, exception management, and various follow up activities.
• Facilitate and support the management of offshored processes (e.g. FNOL, payment requisitions, financial updates, third party fee payments, sanction checks, claim history reporting, bordereaux processing etc).
• Support the oversight of third-party business partners and the monitoring of outsource contracts (e.g. DXC Delegated Lead Claims, Express Bordereaux and Static Claims) to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Generate, populate, and review reporting templates detailing Claims activity and performance.
• Create and maintain process documentation to support consistent and accurate handling of Claims tasks.
• Assist and participate in specific projects e.g., Faster Claims Payments.
• Provide operational support and guidance to Claim Handlers and work to resolve queries related to claims applications, processes, financial discrepancies etc.
• Assign Event Coding and process exceptional Syndicate Claims Messages (SCMs) and Underwriting Syndicate Messages (USMs) that are referred onshore by the Offshore Team.
• Ensure data quality and record accurate information in accord with strict Company deadlines and consistent with the AXIS Data Policy.
• Provide system and application support to include User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Market Acceptance Testing (MAT), as required.
• Activities to be performed in compliance with Company policy, procedures and regulatory requirements (PRA, FCA and Lloyds Minimum Standards).
• Promptly notify relevant parties of any perceived risks or failures to existing activity or control measures.
• Develop detailed understanding and usage of internal and market systems (e.g. DOCOsoft, IRIS, RiskWrite, CRS, ECF2 and IMR).
• Stakeholder engagement to include Claims Adjusters, Business Technology Solutions, Internal and External Audit, Finance, Operations, Change and system service providers (e.g. DOCOsoft).
• Support the ongoing development of the Claims function to drive continuous process improvement and operational efficiency ensuring processes meet the business requirements.
• Support regulatory requirements through transactional evidence collection, process demonstrations, and documentation walkthroughs.

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

What you need to have:

• Strong ability to use initiative, be curious and proactive.
• Educated to A level standard.
• Numerate, analytical and solution focused mindset while working to deadlines.
• Experience with Excel, MS Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
• Proven track record of showing initiative and curiosity in previous roles.
• Planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage own time alongside a diverse portfolio of projects.

What we prefer you to have:

• Previous experience working within a Lloyd’s, London Market Insurer and/or Claims Operations function is an advantage, but not essential.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Excel, MS Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to present information in a concise fashion relevant to the audience.

Role Factors:

• Be in the office 3 days per week.

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.