2001
Established Ascot
Underwriting Limited (AUL)
The Ascot Evolution
Ascot has methodically expanded from a world-class Lloyd’s syndicate to a well-rounded and specialised global (re)insurer.
Throughout the Years
2007
Ascot Underwriting Limited (AUL)
opens U.S. office in Houston, TX
2014
Ascot Underwriting Limited (AUL)
opens office in Hamilton, Bermuda
2016
AUL acquired by CPP;
Ascot Group Limited (AGL) launched
2017
Ascot Bermuda
Limited established
2018
Ascot U.S. Specialty
Insurance launched
2019
Operated the first full year
across all three core markets
2020
Appointed Jonathan Zaffino
as North America President
2021
Acquired WC and Surety
entities, crossed $2B+ in GWP
2022
Launched UK Consortia;
crossed $3B+ in GWP
2023
Appointed Jonathan Zaffino as
Group Chief Executive Officer & President
2024
Ian Thompson appointed CEO, Ascot UK;
Ascot launches Leadline Capital Partners™
2025
Ascot surpasses 1,100 employees;
Ascot announced AscotEXEC™ brand for enhanced Management Liability Solutions.
2026
Ascot celebrated its 25th anniversary;
Launched Ascot Guard; Opened Guernsey office
