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Own end-to-end performance of the Claims value stream, including strategy, execution, financials, and measurable business outcomes (e.g., cycle time, loss ratio, cost efficiency, customer experience)

Claims Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$110 - $150/hr

Perform other duties as required by the Head of Claims. About You * Minimum 10 years of hands-on insurance claims handling experience. * Minimum 5 years of specific experience handling complex ...

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The Head of Casualty Claims is a senior national leadership role responsible for building and leading the U.S. Casualty Claims function. This role elevates claims from a reactive service to a ...

The Head of Casualty Claims is a senior national leadership role responsible for building and leading the U.S. Casualty Claims function. This role elevates claims from a reactive service to a ...

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How much do head of claims jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for head of claims in the United States is $126,879.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,500.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a head of claims do?

A Head of Claims is responsible for overseeing the entire claims department within an insurance company or organization. They develop and implement claims management strategies, ensure compliance with regulations, and work to improve processes for handling claims efficiently and fairly. This role often involves managing a team, analyzing claims data, and collaborating with other departments to minimize risk and enhance customer satisfaction. The Head of Claims also handles escalated or complex claims issues and ensures consistent application of company policies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a head of claims, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Head of Claims, you need deep expertise in claims management, insurance policies, and regulatory compliance, usually backed by a relevant degree and extensive industry experience. Familiarity with claims management systems, analytics tools, and certifications such as AIC or CPCU are highly valued. Leadership, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies ensure effective team leadership, efficient claim resolutions, and compliance with internal and external standards, all of which are vital for organizational success.

What are the main challenges the head of claims faces in managing a diverse claims team?

As Head Of Claims, one of the primary challenges is balancing operational efficiency with high-quality customer service, especially when leading a team with varying levels of expertise. You’ll need to ensure consistent training, foster a collaborative environment, and implement best practices across multiple lines of claims. Managing change—such as adopting new technologies or regulatory updates—while keeping the team motivated and aligned with company goals is also critical. Effective communication and strong leadership are essential for overcoming these challenges and ensuring smooth claims processing.

What is the difference between Head Of Claims vs Claims Manager?

AspectHead Of ClaimsClaims Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire claims department, sets strategic direction, manages senior staffManages daily claims operations, supervises claims staff, handles complex claims
Required CredentialsTypically requires extensive industry experience, relevant certifications (e.g., CPCU, ARM)Requires claims handling experience, certifications may be preferred
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level, strategic planning, cross-department collaborationOperational focus, team management, direct claims processing

The Head Of Claims holds a senior leadership role responsible for strategic oversight of the claims department, while the Claims Manager focuses on daily operations and team management. Both roles require industry experience and relevant certifications, but the Head Of Claims has broader responsibilities and a higher level of strategic involvement.

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Infographic showing various Head Of Claims job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 71% In-person, and 29% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,879 per year, or $61 per hour.

Global Head of Claims Management Information and Insights

AXIS Capital

Toronto, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

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.

Part of AXIS Global Claims Shared Services, the Global Head of Claims Management Information & Insights is accountable for the design, delivery and governance of claims management information and insights to drive optimal claims performance, providing actionable insights that support loss cost improvement, severity reduction and management and developing in conjunction with various internal stakeholders, key performance reporting for Global Claims Shared Services, North America Claims, Global Markets Claims, and Reinsurance Claims.

This role is the single, authoritative source of Claims MI & Insights, owning the global claims performance narrative, insights and commentary as well as developing and delivering consistent, accurate and decision-ready reporting for senior claims leadership, and key stakeholders (including, but not limited to: Data & Analytics, Actuarial, and Underwriting). The role has end-to-end accountability for global claims MI & Insights strategy, execution and evolution. It oversees regional performance reporting leads, sets standards and priorities, and ensures claims data is transformed into clear, actionable insights.

The role partners closely with North America, Global Markets and Reinsurance Claims leadership, Actuarial, the Data & Analytics team, as well as key stakeholders, to define metrics, improve data quality and support continuous improvement, strategic growth and profitability. The Global Head of Claims MI & Insights is also the primary Claims interface with Actuarial leadership regarding claims performance-related matters as well as the Data & Analytics team, and is the main Claims point of contact for Data Transformation initiatives impacting claims reporting.

This senior leadership role reports to the Head of Claims Shared Services and will build a team of two direct reports to support deliverables, in London, UK and North America (which includes Bermuda). If you are a strong results-driven leader and team player with a proactive, hands on and can-do mindset, that can drive claims key performance reporting metrics in collaboration with AXIS Claims Leadership, internal stakeholders and external regulatory stakeholders, this role is a great opportunity to develop your career with a dynamic company.

Specific responsibilities include: Enterprise Leadership and Strategy

Owning and setting the global Claims MI & Insights strategy, standards and governance framework

Establishing clear enterprise accountability for claims performance reporting

Defining priorities and directing capacity to deliver critical business and regulatory outcomes

Exercising independent judgement and challenge to influence senior leadership decisions 3 Executive Influence and Decision Support

Owning and shaping the global claims performance narrative for senior leadership, ExCo and Board(s)

Translating complex claims data into concise, decision-ready insights

Providing forward-looking analysis, thematic trends and clear escalation of risk or performance issues

Representing Claims MI & Insights with authority in enterprise-level forums and discussions Governance, Risk and Control

Ensuring consistency, accuracy and comparability of claims MI & Insights across regions and lines of business

Setting and enforcing KPI definitions, controls, versioning and data governance standards

Overseeing regulatory, market and data-call reporting with strong risk and control discipline

Establishing clear ownership and escalation for data quality, integrity and remediation Transformation and Innovation Leadership

Owning Claims MI inputs to claims data transformation and enterprise data initiatives

Partnering with Data & Analytics to design, embed and scale new reporting capabilities

Driving modernization of claims MI & Insights through automation, standardization and improved insight

Ensuring new solutions are operationally effective, sustainable and user-centric Leadership and Talent Stewardship

Providing strategic leadership, direction and oversight to senior regional performance leads

Holding teams accountable for high-quality delivery and professional standards

Elevating regional outputs into enterprise-level insight and thematic reporting

Building capability, resilience and succession within the Claims MI & Insights function Key Enterprise Reporting Responsibilities

Board, ExCo and senior management claims and insights reporting

Global claims performance MI & Insights (weekly, monthly and quarterly)

Large loss, CAT and event-driven reporting Regulatory returns, market reporting and data-calls

Operational, compliance, controls and audit metrics Resource, capacity and workforce insight

Market, Lloyd's and AXIS-specific risk reporting 4

In addition to the responsibilities noted above, you may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

Skills:

Proven experience in Specialty markets in North America and within a Lloyd's / London Market Insurer

Solid domain knowledge of claims and claims processes, procedures, and systems.

A good understanding of the Bureau processes, the role of Xchanging, Lloyds KPI's and reporting standards, ability to navigate through the London Market systems

Deep experience with business analytics, reporting and visualization tools including Power BI and other Microsoft tools including Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Familiarity with collaboration tools including Microsoft SharePoint and Webex Exceptional analytical skills and adept at handling multiple complex data sets Demonstrable success in creating and delivering actionable management reports and insights

Experience designing and delivering education material and training to system users

Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability and experience supporting strategic initiatives impacting key stakeholders and reporting to senior management.

Experience working on cross functional teams, collaborating, actively participating, and delivering solutions.

Strong organizational, critical thinking, problem solving, analytical, and quantitative skills including the ability to analyze and interpret financial and claims data. Proven prioritization skills with the ability to balance both the immediate needs with broader organizational strategies.

The ability to issue spot and escalate issues that could present challenges to a project or the organization.

Willingness to assume additional responsibilities and undertake professional qualifications for personal and professional growth.

Good conflict resolution skills to effectively deal with people with differing expectations and viewpoints and to build strong cross functional relationships and partnerships.

Ability to work in a Hybrid environment, in the office 3 days per week.

Some travel may be associated with this role. Locations: London, Dublin, NJ, NYC and/or Toronto

Base salary expected to be between 170-200K.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.