Steven Velardi

Steven Velardi is an experienced legal professional specializing in casualty claims and litigation. Currently serving as AVP of Casualty Claims at Ascot Group since January 2024, Velardi previously held the position of AVP and Claims Manager at Berkley Life Sciences from June 2021 to January 2024. Earlier roles include Claims Counsel at The Navigators Group, Inc. and Sr. Analyst for Complex Casualty Claims at AIG, where a focus was placed on Construction Defect and Environmental Claims. Velardi's legal experience began as an attorney at Miller, Rosnick, D'Amico, August & Butler, PC, focusing on personal injury and related civil litigation, following a law clerk position at the same firm. Velardi holds a Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Quinnipiac University.