Senior Claims Specialist, Environmental

Senior Claims Specialist, Environmental

This is an opportunity to join Ascot Group - one of the world’s preeminent specialty risk underwriting organizations.

We are looking for a Senior Claims Specialist to join our Environmental Claims Team. The Senior Claims Specialist will have direct experience in handling first‑ and third‑party environmental liability claims, professional liability claims arising out of the construction industry, as well as general liability and excess claims arising from contractors, oil and gas industry, auto, trucking and premises‑related general liability claims.

• 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: embody The Ascot Way in daily interactions with colleagues, fostering colleague engagement and development, collaboration, inclusivity, and individual accountability.

• 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 be willing to obtain licenses where needed.
• Juris Doctorate Degree preferred, but not required.
• Availability for occasional travel.
• Bachelor’s Degree.

Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, and skills. The base pay is just one component of Ascot’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and other forms of discretionary compensation awarded by the Company. The annualized base pay range for this role is: $112,000 – $120,000.

The Company provides a competitive benefits package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
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 (401(k)).