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Kristyn Smallcombe Appointed CUO, Ascot U.S.
Ascot today announced the appointment of Kristyn Smallcombe as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), Ascot U.S. In this role, she will be responsible for crafting and executing Ascot’s U.S. underwriting strategy, with a focus on profitability, growth, and diversification across the insurance platform.
Kristyn will report to Matt Kramer, CEO, Ascot U.S. and partner closely with the U.S. leadership team to support disciplined risk and portfolio management and operational excellence. A seasoned industry leader, she will work across the business to provide underwriting acumen, encourage innovation, and drive exceptional performance.
Kristyn joins Ascot from CRC Group, where she spent the past three years as National Casualty Director for the company’s Commercial Solutions Division. While there, she provided strategic direction and technical support for casualty brokers nationwide.
With more than two decades of diversified industry experience, Kristyn previously served at Argo Group U.S. as SVP and Head of Construction and held senior casualty and industry practice group leadership roles at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and AIG/Lexington.
Matt Kramer commented on the appointment, “Kristyn is known for driving underwriting excellence, building strong broker and client partnerships, and leading teams through profitable portfolio growth. She brings deep specialty expertise, a proven track record of disciplined underwriting leadership, and a collaborative approach that aligns well with Ascot’s culture. As we continue to scale our U.S. platform, Kristyn will play a critical role in advancing our underwriting strategy and delivering sustainable success.”
About Ascot
Ascot is a leading global specialty insurance and reinsurance group offering property and casualty solutions to clients, with a 25-year track record of consistency and stability and ≈ $15 billion in total assets at year-end 2024. The company operates through an ecosystem of interconnected global platforms in offices across the United States, Bermuda and London, bound by a common mission to be a perfect partner for a less-than-perfect world.
Affiliates within the Ascot Group are rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company, A+ by Fitch Ratings Inc. and A by S&P Ratings.
Visit www.ascotgroup.com or follow the company on LinkedIn to learn more about its products and people.
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