Ascot Group · 11 hours ago
Senior Claims Specialist, Environmental
HARTFORD, CT, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $120K/yr
4+ years expAscot Group is one of the world’s preeminent specialty risk underwriting organizations. They are seeking a Senior Claims Specialist to manage and handle primary and excess liability claims, particularly in environmental and construction contexts, while collaborating closely with various stakeholders to ensure effective claims management.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Responsible for end-to-end management and direct handling of primary and excess liability claims according to policy coverage and state requirements
Identify, evaluate, and analyze coverage issues and prepare comprehensive coverage letters for claims handled directly
Work closely with outside counsel to ensure cost-effective and appropriate litigation management strategies are in place that will lead to the best overall outcome
Maintain proactive oversight and/or supervision of all retained outside vendors and their associated billing practices and invoices
Proactively negotiate settlement of claims within designated authority level
Present to internal business partners and external clients regarding severity and trends of environmental claims
Participate in and attend mediations, arbitrations, trials, and other claim meetings, as needed
Collaborate with Underwriting, including marketing and attending broker/client meetings
Maintain insurance adjuster licenses, as required
Travel as required
Commit to The Ascot Way: As a member of the claims team embody The Ascot Way in their daily interaction with colleagues, fostering colleague engagement and development, collaboration, inclusivity, and individual accountability
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 4 years of casualty claims experience handling both environmental liability and construction professional liability claims
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize and work on multiple client projects at the same time
Demonstrated ability to work on a team, interact with others, meet deadlines, and successfully perform in a changing work environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and ability to work in multiple claims platforms
Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills
High exposure/complex claim exposure evaluation skills
Strong collaboration and partnership skills
High degree of influencing skills
Must have multiple adjusters' licenses or willing to obtain licenses where needed
Availability for occasional travel
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred
Juris Doctorate Degree preferred, but not required
Benefits
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program), and more.
Leave Benefits: Paid holidays, annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state /local paid leave where required), Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Other leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, Adoption, Maternity, Military, Primary & Non-Primary Caregiver)
Retirement Benefits: Contributory Savings Plan (401k).
Company
Ascot Group
Ascot Group provides underwriting services for the insurance sector.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$350M2025-05-13Debt Financing· $350M
2024-11-13Private Equity
2016-09-16Acquired
Leadership Team
Jonathan Zaffino
Group Chief Executive Officer and President
Marc Amen
Chief Executive Officer, North America
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