2025 Claims College
School of Professional Lines
The School of Professional Lines will provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of best practices in the handling of Professional Lines claims which can contain subtle nuances requiring in-depth investigation and creative resolution strategies. Our faculty of experienced and accomplished professionals will expose participants to new ways of thinking and new ways of handling Professional Lines claims more efficiently and effectively. Students will also learn how to best deal with the various parties involved in a Professional Lines claim, how to select and monitor counsel and how to effectively plan and execute the resolution of claims. Our faculty will not only provide cutting-edge strategies but will also illustrate them with "real world" scenarios to further strengthen the learning process.
The Curriculum
This comprehensive program is comprised of two progressive years. For more detail on the courses, please view the complete learning objectives.
Year 1
Cover all aspects of professional lines claims management allowing students to be exposed to a variety of PL claims such as medical, legal and design professional malpractice.
Upon successful completion of the final exam students may advance to Year 2.
Year 2
Prerequisite: Professional LinesYear 1
Addresses more advanced subjects such as dealing with significant coverage issues, D&O, Cyber, EPL and FI coverages, selecting and working with experts and alternative litigation strategies, and towards helping the claims professional build leadership skills.
This course is taught in person. Upon successful completion of the final exam, students will earn their CCP designation.
Certified Claims Professional Designation
Upon completion of both years, you will earn the Certified Claims Professional (CCP) designation in Professional Lines, including a digital badge to showcase your accomplishment. Earning this designation sets up apart from your peers and signals your expertise to your manager or prospective employer.
Claims College only happens once a year. Enrollment is limited to ensure optimal student- instructor ratios. Enroll now!
Kevin Fisher Senior Vice President, Head of Healthcare Professional Liability and Programs Claims, Allied World
Ron Goldstein Managing Director, Aon
Gary Leonard Head of Liability - North America, Gallagher Bassett
William Mitchell Founding Partner, Cruser, Mitchell, Novitz, Sanchez, Gaston & Zimet LLP
Frances O'Meara Partner, Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP
Karen Salmon Senior Vice President, GB Healthcare