Sharon Duez Shaw
About Sharon Duez Shaw
Sharon Duez Shaw serves as the Head of Global Claims Strategy and Shared Services at AXIS Capital, a position she has held since 2009. With a background in claims management and law, she has over 25 years of experience in the industry.
Work at AXIS Capital
Sharon Duez Shaw has been serving as the Head of Global Claims Strategy and Shared Services at AXIS Capital since 2009. In this role, she oversees the development and implementation of claims strategies on a global scale. Her responsibilities include managing shared services that enhance operational efficiency and improve client service. With over 15 years in this position, she has contributed to the evolution of claims management practices within the organization.
Previous Experience in Claims Management
Prior to her tenure at AXIS Capital, Sharon held several positions in the claims management sector. She worked as Assistant Vice President at American Claims Management from 1999 to 2009, where she gained significant experience in claims operations. Before that, she was a Branch Supervisor at GAB Robins from 1993 to 1996, and served as a Regional Loss Control Coordinator at Rentokil Initial from 1996 to 1999. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in claims handling and operational oversight.
Education and Expertise
Sharon earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She furthered her education by obtaining a Juris Doctor degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. This educational background equips her with a unique perspective in legal aspects of claims management, enhancing her capabilities in her current role.
Career Timeline
Sharon's career spans over two decades in the claims management field. She began her professional journey as a Branch Supervisor at GAB Robins from 1993 to 1996. Following this, she worked at Rentokil Initial as a Regional Loss Control Coordinator until 1999. After a decade at American Claims Management, she transitioned to AXIS Capital in 2009, where she has remained for over 15 years.