Carol Stair
About Carol Stair
Carol Stair is a Regional Claims Manager at AXA XL, specializing in claims related to architects and engineers. With over twenty-five years of experience in construction and design litigation, she has held various positions in claims management and legal practice.
Work at AXA XL
Carol Stair serves as the Regional Claims Manager at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2009. In this role, she specializes in managing claims related to design professionals, particularly architects and engineers. Her responsibilities include overseeing the Design Professional claims unit and providing pre-claim assistance for clients across the Western United States. With over 15 years in this position, she has developed a deep understanding of the complexities involved in claims management within the design and construction sectors.
Education and Expertise
Carol Stair holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Santa Clara University, where she studied French with a minor in History from 1981 to 1985. She furthered her education at Santa Clara University School of Law, earning her Juris Doctor (JD) degree with a focus on Construction Law from 1989 to 1993. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her extensive experience in construction and design litigation, claims handling, and claims management.
Background
Carol Stair has over twenty-five years of experience in the legal and claims management fields, specifically focusing on construction and design litigation. Prior to her current role at AXA XL, she worked as a Claims Consultant for XL Design Professional, where she handled claims against architects and engineers. Her career also includes a position as Partner at Cooper, White & Cooper from 2001 to 2009 and as an Associate Attorney at Clapp Moroney from 1995 to 1997.
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Carol Stair has held various positions that have contributed to her expertise in claims management and construction law. As a Claims Consultant at XL Design Professional, she focused on claims related to design professionals. Her tenure as Partner at Cooper, White & Cooper involved significant responsibilities in claims handling and litigation. This diverse professional background has equipped her with the skills necessary to navigate complex legal issues in the construction industry.
Hobbies and Interests
In addition to her professional pursuits, Carol Stair engages in watercolor painting as a hobby. This creative outlet allows her to explore artistic expression outside of her legal and claims management career.