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

2001

Established Ascot
Underwriting Limited (AUL)

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

Marc Amen joins as CEO, North America;
Ascot surpasses 1,100 employees

2026

Ascot celebrated its 25th anniversary;
Launched Ascot Guard; Opened Guernsey office