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Ascot Launches Ascot Guard, Global Crisis Management and Security Insurance Solution
LONDON, ENGLAND – March 2, 2026 – Ascot is proud to announce the launch of Ascot Guard, a global security insurance product designed to deliver comprehensive security coverage to organisations and private persons operating domestically, overseas and in complex environments. Ascot Guard is designed for a wide range of sectors, including Energy & Mining, Tourism, Education, NGOs, Financial Services, and Health, as well as High Net Worth individuals.
Led by experts with the collective experience of more than 75 years in underwriting extortion and security-related insurance, the Ascot Guard team is dedicated to providing superior crisis protection and response for clients and their families in a variety of situations.
Jonathan Gregory, Executive Underwriter, Crisis Management at Ascot, commented, “Ascot Guard delivers simplicity and confidence. Whether in stable or challenging environments, Ascot Guard helps protect organisations and individuals both at home and abroad. The product reflects our commitment to innovation and client security worldwide.”
In tandem with the launch of the product, Ascot has announced a partnership with crisis response firm Merrill Herzog to ensure Ascot Guard policyholders have access to immediate, 24-hour expert advice to help identify, mitigate and resolve risks.
Merrill Herzog CEO Paul Hatcher commented: “We are honored to be selected as Ascot’s designated crisis response assistance partner. This exciting and strategic partnership, which brings together Ascot’s renowned expertise in specialty insurance with Merrill Herzog’s proven leadership in crisis response, collectively positions us to deliver innovative, effective risk transfer solutions backed by a modern, flexible approach to insurance, rapid response, and unwavering client support.”
Ascot Guard is currently available in the U.K. and is expected to launch in the U.S. later this year. For more information about Ascot Guard, please visit the dedicated web page.
About Ascot Group
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.
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