Senior AVP, Surety Claims & Leadership

Ascot Group; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits

401k

Annual bonus

Job summary

Ascot Group, a world-class specialty risk underwriting organization, is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Surety Claims to lead complex claims, oversee investigation, reserving, and resolution while coaching a team of claims professionals.

This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with underwriting, legal, and finance, development of best practices, governance standards, and a commitment to Ascot's collaborative culture and AI-enabled decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Juris Doctor preferred.
• 10+ years of extensive experience in surety claims handling, construction litigation and/or surety litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex surety claims including performance, payment, and commercial bonds.
• Oversee investigation, evaluation, reserving, and resolution of claims.
• Supervise junior claims staff and ensure quality, consistency, and timeliness of work.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of team members.
• Develop and implement claim handling procedures and governance standards.
• Partner with underwriting, legal, and finance teams.
• Identify and expedite significant legal, financial, or reputational risks.
• Contribute to departmental strategy, reporting, and operational improvements.
• Commit to The Ascot Way: foster engagement, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctor

Job description

Ascot Group, a world-class specialty risk underwriting organization, is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Surety Claims to lead complex claims, oversee investigation, reserving, and resolution while coaching a team of claims professionals.

This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with underwriting, legal, and finance, development of best practices, governance standards, and a commitment to Ascot's collaborative culture and AI-enabled decision making.