Ascot Group

Ascot is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew R. as Chief Operating Officer, Ascot U.S.   Matt will report to Elizabeth Johnson, Ascot Group Chief Operating Officer, who stated “Matt has both the skills and knowledge to make him uniquely qualified to excel in this role. He is a trusted leader and colleague at Ascot, where he has built an industry-leading E&S Casualty business unit, a skilled underwriter with a deep understanding of the insurance market and risk landscape, and an experienced operations professional.”   Please join us in congratulating Matt on this promotion! Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/ezspuWup  

On Thursday 7th November Sweta Tzimopoulos, Director of Distribution and Marketing, UK and Bermuda, will be taking part at an interactive workshop at the #IBWomenInInsurance Summit UK 2024 hosted by Insurance Business UK. Discover how mentorship, varied networks, and genuine connections may support professional development and business longevity. 

Ascot U.S. is thrilled to be ranked #3 on Business Insurance’s “Best Places to Work in Insurance” list, marking our third consecutive year of recognition. This prestigious honor celebrates the steadfast commitment of our colleagues, who foster our distinctive culture of respect, collaboration, and excellence. At Ascot, our mission remains to be “a perfect partner for a less-than-perfect world™.”

Ascot’s Devin Page will share his expertise at the InsuranceERM and Insurance Asset Risk Insurance Risk & Capital Bermuda 2024 conference. Devin will be part of a panel discussion on "Building a Cyber Resilient Economy: Risks and Opportunities Ahead for the Cyber Insurance Market". If you’re attending the conference, be sure to join the session!

Strategic cargo theft is on the rise across the U.S., throughout the supply chain. Ascot’s Loss Control team offers essential guidance to help you combat this growing threat. Read on for best practices and procedures to safeguard your cargo from strategic theft: https://lnkd.in/eW5DPXnS

Ascot Syndicate Professional Indemnity team, Antonio Bellanca MA Hons FCII, Class Underwriter PI, Beatrice Gambino, Underwriting Assistant and Martina Manganelli LLM, Senior Claims Counsel attended Lloyd’s annual ILLCA event in Milan. This event is a fantastic chance for attendees to meet and mingle with industry leaders and fellow professionals. With plenty of networking sessions and lively discussions, it’s the perfect place to build new connections and spark ideas that can lead to exciting collaborations down the line.

Ascot is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Grayston as Group Treasurer and Chief Investment Officer, and Sarah Thompson as Group Chief Accounting Officer.    Michael is a seasoned financial executive with more than 30 years of experience across the insurance and asset management sectors. Sarah has an extensive 20+ year accounting career in Bermuda with deep experience in insurance and financial services firms. These promotions reinforce the strength of Ascot’s finance organization, our deep bench of talent, and our commitment to the development and elevation of our colleagues across the organization.   Please join us in congratulating Michael and Sarah on their much-deserved promotions.   Read the full story here:  https://lnkd.in/e_2Y_ACV

Ascot Group has proudly served the Construction industry since its inception 23 years ago, offering more than 30 distinct products across multiple risk classes. Ascot’s Inland Marine, Casualty, E&S Casualty, and Facultative Reinsurance teams will be well represented at the International Risk Management Institute, Inc. (IRMI) Construction Risk Conference (CRC). Representing Ascot at the IRMI conference will be Monique Howard, Steve Robinson and Allison Rolsing, MS, CPCU, AMIM, AIS To learn more about Ascot’s Construction Industry capabilities click here: https://lnkd.in/eSMmayMn #irmi #irmiconference

Our Ascot U.S. Environmental Team, led by Ted Mavraganis, recently hosted its 6th annual Ascotoberfest in New York City. The event provided a wonderful opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to our valued environmental clients. We are proud of the strong partnerships we have built and appreciate the ongoing collaboration, which enables us to deliver tailored solutions to meet the unique challenges of the environmental sector. Thank you for making Ascotoberfest such a memorable evening!  

Recently Jessica Pearson, Class Underwriter Cargo, was awarded the Cargo Underwriter of the Year award, nominated and voted for by her peers, at the London Market Cargo Dinner. Join us in congratulating Jessica Pearson in her well-deserved achievement!