ISO State Filings Lead

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.

How does this role contribute to our collective success?

The State Filings Analyst (ISO) is a senior professional responsible for leading the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of ISO-based rate and form filings. This role plays a critical part in enabling the organization to bring products to market efficiently while helping to maintain filing compliance across jurisdictions.

As a key partner to underwriting, product development, actuarial, and legal teams, this role interprets complex filing requirements, shapes filing strategies, and resolves filing challenges. The individual serves as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, helping balance business objectives, compliance obligations, and speed-to-market priorities.

Success in this role requires deep ISO filing expertise, strong judgment, and the ability to influence outcomes in a dynamic and often changing environment.

What will you do in this role?

Filing Strategy & Execution

• Lead the end-to-end strategy and execution of ISO-based rate and form filings across commercial lines, including General Liability, Commercial Property, Commercial Auto, and Inland Marine

• Interpret ISO circulars, loss costs and requirements, and translate them into effective filing strategies aligned with business objectives

• Evaluate and recommend filing approaches (e.g., LCMs, deviations, exception pages) based on regulatory requirements, timing considerations, and competitive positioning

• Anticipate potential filing objections and proactively design solutions to mitigate approval risks

​Technical Leadership & Advisory

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on ISO filings and requirements

• Provide consultative guidance to underwriting, actuarial, and product teams on ISO based product changes and new initiatives

• Offer expert recommendations on filing strategy, structure, timing, and execution

Stakeholder Partnership & Influence

• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to align filing strategies with business goals and regulatory expectations

• Act as the primary point of contact for complex and high-impact filing initiatives

• Serve as a key liaison with state Departments of Insurance, including managing communications and resolving escalated issues

• Influence decision-making through strong filing insight and effective communication

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Identify and implement improvements to ISO filing processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and speed-to-market

• Establish and promote best practices in filing strategy, documentation, and regulatory engagement

• Monitor and leverage systems such as SERFF and FilingRamp to ensure accurate tracking, compliance, and workflow management

• Contribute to initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of the filings function

About You

We are looking for a highly experienced professional who brings deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to operate independently while influencing across a broad stakeholder group.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of experience in insurance rate and form filings, with significant focus on ISO-based products

• Deep knowledge of ISO commercial lines manuals, circulars, loss costs, and regulatory practices

• Proven ability to interpret complex filing requirements and develop effective filing strategies

• Demonstrated experience managing complex filings and resolving filing objections

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information

• Ability to operate independently with minimal direction while managing multiple priorities and deadlines

What we prefer you to have:

• Experience serving as a technical lead or subject matter expert within a regulatory or filings function

• Demonstrated success in improving processes or leading initiatives

• Advanced experience with SERFF, FilingRamp, IRFS, or similar filing systems

Role Factors

• Hybrid work model: in-office 3 days per week

What we offer

For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $100,000 - $145,000 (New York, New Jersey). 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 eligible for competitive incentive compensation, based on individual and company performance, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and additional wellness and development programs. Where this role is based in the United States of America, this role is Exempt for FLSA purposes.