US Renewable Energy Claims Associate

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.
AXIS is seeking a US Renewable Energy Claims Associate to join our Global Markets Claims team. This developmental role supports the handling of renewable energy claims under the supervision of experienced claims professionals. The successful candidate will gain practical experience in claim investigation, coverage review, reserving, stakeholder communication, and claim resolution across first-party and third-party losses.
The role will help deliver the AXIS Global Markets Claims value proposition by working with clients, brokers, external adjusters, engineers, counsel, underwriters, actuaries, and operations colleagues. The trainee will support clear communication, accurate claim administration, and a premier claims service while developing the technical judgment required for progressively broader responsibility.
The successful candidate will:
• Support the handling of US Renewable Energy claims allocated to the trainee under the supervision of senior claims professionals.
• Assist with triage of first notification of loss and the timely engagement of appropriate adjusters, engineers, counsel, and other service providers.
• Review policy wordings and claim information to identify potential coverage considerations and escalate issues for senior review.
• Assist with claim investigations, exposure assessments, reserve recommendations, and resolution planning within delegated authority and supervision requirements.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete claim files in accordance with AXIS policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Monitor claim activity, document next steps, follow up on outstanding information, and escalate material developments promptly.
• Work closely with clients, brokers, independent adjusters, engineers, external legal advisors, and other experts to help maintain a premier claims service.
• Engage with underwriters, actuaries, operations, and other internal stakeholders in relation to claims, reporting, and management information.
• Support the review and validation of indemnity and expense payments to help ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Develop a working knowledge of renewable energy technologies, relevant legal frameworks, policy coverage, and claims handling practices.
• Meet agreed expectations for claim quality, productivity, diary management, and claims handling cycle time.
• Continue professional development through formal training, coaching, licensing, and practical claims experience.
• Demonstrate the AXIS behaviors that support and align with AXIS values: People, Decisiveness, Excellence, and Stronger Together.
KEY SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• One to three years of experience with a US insurer, broker, claims organization, renewable energy business, engineering firm, or related industry is preferred but not essential.
• Claims adjuster license preferred; willingness and ability to obtain and maintain licenses required by applicable states.
• Interest in commercial property, renewable energy, engineering, construction, or complex claims.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and solution-focused skills, with the ability to work accurately to deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely for the intended audience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective organization, planning, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a hybrid and self-directed environment.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint preferred; familiarity with Outlook, OneNote, and other Microsoft Office products is desirable.
• Integrity, professionalism, curiosity, willingness to learn, and a collaborative team approach.
For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of X to Y (NY), [X to Y (GA), X to Y (CA)]. Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location.
In addition, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. On top of this, 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 vacation, and much more.
Where this role is based in the United States of America, this role is [Exempt/Non-Exempt] for FLSA purposes.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.