Impactful Claims Counsel, Professional Liability

Ascot Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health Savings Account

401(k)

Job summary

Ascot Group seeks a Claims Counsel, Professional Liability to join our Financial Lines Claims team. The role conducts investigations, analyses, and disposition of claims, providing legal advice to internal partners and supporting strategic initiatives.

The successful candidate will manage diverse claims, collaborate with underwriting, and help optimize outcomes while embracing Ascot's collaborative culture and AI-enabled decision support.

Qualifications

• J.D. or related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant legal or claim handling experience.
• Experience with healthcare claims is preferred but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of primary Allied Healthcare, Miscellaneous Professional Liability and HOA claims with moderate supervision; prepare reports reflecting loss development and exposure.
• Collaborate with underwriting on significant claim exposures.
• Work with brokers, insureds, and their counsel to resolve claims.
• Maintain knowledge of professional liability trends and provide feedback to claims and underwriting teams.
• Monitor market conditions, research, and draft reference materials on law impacting Ascot’s decisions.
• Obtain and maintain required adjusters’ licenses.
• Travel to mediations, industry conferences, trials, and depositions; assist with marketing.
• Commit to The Ascot Way: foster collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Independent / self-starter

Education

J.D. or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Claims systems

Job description

Ascot Group seeks a Claims Counsel, Professional Liability to join our Financial Lines Claims team. The role conducts investigations, analyses, and disposition of claims, providing legal advice to internal partners and supporting strategic initiatives.

The successful candidate will manage diverse claims, collaborate with underwriting, and help optimize outcomes while embracing Ascot's collaborative culture and AI-enabled decision support.