Ascot Announces Appointment of Shanelle Burke as U.S. Chief Financial Officer

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – March 12, 2026 –  Ascot announced today the appointment of Shanelle Burke as U.S. Chief Financial Officer.

In this role, Shanelle will join the Ascot U.S. leadership team, overseeing finance operations, strategy, capital management, regulatory engagement, and enterprise decision support.

Shanelle joined Ascot in June 2020 as U.S. Controller and brings more than two decades of insurance industry experience to the role, including finance leadership roles at Markel, Alterra USA and KPMG.

“Since joining the company six years ago, Shanelle has been instrumental in helping Ascot scale with discipline and clarity, strengthening our finance capabilities alongside the business. She is a trusted leader who brings both technical expertise and actionable financial insight to the role,” said Mark Wilcox, Ascot Group CFO.

Matt Kramer, Ascot U.S. CEO added: “This appointment underscores the company’s commitment to developing and advancing our people. Shanelle is known throughout our organization for building high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, and leading with integrity.  Her deep understanding of the organization and ability to collaboratively partner across Ascot makes Shanelle the right leader for this role as we continue to build for the future.”

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 $12 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.