Full-Time

Senior State Filings and Regulatory Analyst

Legal and Compliance

Posted on 9/11/2025

Ascot

Ascot

1,001-5,000 employees

Global specialty insurer and reinsurer.

Compensation Overview

$120k - $135k/yr

+ Annual Cash Bonus + Discretionary Compensation

Stamford, CT, USA + 4 more

More locations: Iselin, Woodbridge Township, NJ, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | Hartford, CT, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA

Hybrid

Category
Legal & Compliance (2)
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Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in Property & Casualty (P&C) products and/or rate filings, with a strong preference for expertise in Commercial Casualty lines, particularly General Liability and Commercial Auto.
  • In-depth knowledge of insurance bureau organizations and their product offerings, with emphasis on ISO-based products, circulars, and filing protocols.
  • Exceptional communication, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex regulatory concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Proactive, self-motivated professional with the ability to work independently while also thriving in a highly collaborative, cross-functional team setting.
  • Proficient with SERFF, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams, as well as experience with Microsoft SharePoint or similar document sharing platforms. Experience with FilingRamp is a very big plus.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze and interpret state-specific regulatory requirements to develop compliant filing strategies; prepare and submit complete filing packets through FilingRamp/SERFF and manage communications with insurance regulators to obtain timely approvals.
  • Provide regulatory guidance and subject matter expertise during product development and enhancement discussions to ensure filings align with business objectives and compliance expectations.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Underwriting, Actuarial and Operations/IT to coordinate the successful implementation of new and revised product forms, rules, and rating manuals plans across applicable jurisdictions.
  • Design, document, and continuously enhance standardized procedures and workflows to support the Product Enablement team and its stakeholders, ensuring high-quality compliance controls and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with Legal and Compliance team members to monitor, interpret, and implement changes in state regulations affecting commercial lines products, including form, rate, and rule requirements.
  • Represent the company in a professional and solutions-oriented manner in all interactions with regulatory agencies, industry organizations, and internal stakeholders.
  • Perform periodic quality assurance reviews of Product Enablement processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Enhance and maintain existing filing databases and tracking tools to strengthen version control, support audit readiness, and improve transparency into filing status and historical records.
  • Commit to The Ascot Way: Demonstrate The Ascot Way in their daily interaction with colleagues, fostering colleague engagement and development, collaboration, inclusivity, and individual accountability.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with FilingRamp is a very big plus.

Ascot Group is a global specialty insurer and reinsurer that provides property and casualty coverage through its Lloyd’s and Bermuda platforms. It underwrites risk for clients and partners and serves small and mid-sized U.S. businesses, plus it offers underwriting services to other insurers and syndicates. The company differentiates itself with a global reach via Lloyd’s and Bermuda, a dedicated SME focus in the U.S., and its partnership-based underwriting services. Its goal is to provide a broad range of durable property and casualty solutions with strong underwriting discipline and reliable claims service for clients and partner markets.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$350M

Headquarters

Hamilton, Bermuda

Founded

2001

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Priced $350m senior notes offering bolstering capital base for growth initiatives.
  • Expanded US treaty reinsurance offerings under Justin Keith targeting profitable market growth.
  • Promoted Shanelle Burke to US CFO with 20+ years insurance finance leadership experience.

What critics are saying

  • Marc Amen interim Bermuda CEO role during Justin Keith relocation disrupts operations.
  • Heavy RenaissanceRe alumni concentration risks poaching and ceded reinsurance conflicts.
  • Rapid executive turnover and expansion may trigger credit rating downgrade by regulators.

What makes Ascot unique

  • Appointed Ashleigh Edwards as group head of Ceded Re with 30 years reinsurance experience.
  • Launched $500m Wayfare Re sidecar with Antares for expanded capital and risk diversification.
  • Strengthened board with CPP Investments and Sompo International executives enhancing governance expertise.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Holidays

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company News

Insurance Innovation Reporter
Mar 12th, 2026
Ascot Names Shanelle Burke U.S. CFO

Ascot names Shanelle Burke U.S. CFO. Burke has been promoted to the Ascot U.S. leadership team oversee finance operations, capital management and strategy. Anthony R. O'Donnell // March 12, 2026 (Image source: Ascot website.) Ascot Group Limited (Hamilton, Bermuda) has appointed Shanelle Burke U.S. CFO. Burke joins the Ascot U.S. leadership team with responsibility for finance operations, capital management, regulatory engagement and enterprise decision support. She joined Ascot in 2020 as U.S. Controller and brings more than 20 years of insurance industry experience. "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," says Mark Wilcox, Group CFO, Ascot Group. "She brings both technical expertise and actionable financial insight to the role." Burke previously held finance leadership roles at Markel and Alterra Capital Holdings and earlier worked at KPMG. "This appointment underscores the company's commitment to developing and advancing our people," says Matt Kramer, CEO, Ascot U.S. "Shanelle's understanding of the organization and ability to collaborate across teams position her well for this role as we continue to grow the business." Ascot is a global specialty insurance and reinsurance group offering property/casualty solutions. The company reported $12 billion in total assets at year-end 2024 and operates through platforms in the United States, Bermuda and London. Affiliates within the group are rated A (Excellent) by AM Best, A+ by Fitch Ratings and A by S&P Global Ratings.

PR Newswire
Feb 25th, 2026
Ascot Group appoints Patrice Walch-Watson and Christopher Gallagher to board of directors

Ascot Group Limited, a Bermuda-based global specialty insurance company, has appointed Patrice Walch-Watson and Christopher Gallagher to its board of directors. Walch-Watson serves as senior managing director, chief legal officer and corporate secretary at CPP Investments, where she leads global legal, compliance and corporate secretarial functions. She holds extensive experience in transactions, regulation and corporate governance. Gallagher brings 30 years of insurance industry experience, most recently as CEO of commercial property and casualty insurance at Sompo International, where he led transformation and profitable growth. He previously served as chief risk officer at both Sompo International and AXIS Capital. Ascot Group operates globally across the United States, Bermuda and London, with $12 billion in total assets at year-end 2024.

Reinsurance News
Jan 8th, 2026
Justin Keith to lead expansion of Ascot's US treaty reinsurance offerings

Justin Keith to lead expansion of Ascot's US treaty reinsurance offerings. Global specialty insurer and reinsurer Ascot has appointed Justin Keith, current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ascot Bermuda Limited, to lead the expansion of the firm's treaty reinsurance offerings in the US market. To serve in his new role, Keith will relocate to the US later this year. This leadership transition underscores the company's commitment to strategic expansion and innovation within its specialty reinsurance business. The appointment marks the re/insurer's intention to broaden its reinsurance offerings in the US beyond its current facultative capabilities. Through the introduction of expanded treaty offerings within this market segment, the company anticipates long-term profitable growth and the opportunity to provide enhanced solutions to its growing client base. Keith brings deep expertise in developing and managing multidisciplinary treaty portfolios, making him well-equipped to drive this initiative and deliver greater value to Ascot stakeholders, explained the firm. Driven by this transition, Marc Amen, CEO of North America, will assume the responsibilities of interim CEO of Bermuda. Ascot stated, "The company is deeply grateful for Justin's leadership in Bermuda and excited about the prospects ahead as he steps into his new role." Amen commented, "We expect these updates to enable continued success and growth at Ascot. We also look forward to working more extensively with our reinsurance clients across North America and continuing to deliver the value they have come to expect from our organisation."

Newton Media Ltd
Jan 8th, 2026
Ceded Re group head Ashleigh Edwards joins to drive global platform strategy

Ceded Re group head Ashleigh Edwards joins to drive global platform strategy. Bermuda-headquartered global specialty re/insurer Ascot Group has enhanced its global platform strategy with the appointment of Ashleigh Edwards as group head of Ceded Re, adding a seasoned executive with extensive experience from RenaissanceRe, Allied World Re, Aspen Re and QBE. Edwards takes on ultimate responsibility for the Ceded Re strategy, including oversight of a multitude of reinsurance structures, placement strategies and classes of business. Edwards joins Ascot Group from RenaissanceRe, where she spent more than six years, most recently as SVP, global head of casualty reinsurance. She brings 30 years of insurance industry experience in a variety of actuarial, underwriting and leadership roles, having held previous positions at Tokio Millenium Re, Allied World Re, Aspen Re, and QBE Insurance. Based in New York, she will report to Mark Pepper, group chief underwriting officer, working closely with platform Ceded Reinsurance leaders in the UK, Bermuda and the US to align strategy and resources while strengthening partnerships and enhancing market presence across global operations. Edwards will also be tasked with harmonising Leadline Capital Partners(TM), the company's third-party capital management platform, and Ceded Re strategies to optimise long-term outcomes. Pepper said: "Ascot's global organisation continues to grow, and managing our risk exposure through our Ceded Re trading relationships is critical to our long-term financial success. Ashleigh's extensive experience, expertise and skills, alongside those of the talented professionals we have leading our regions, will support trusted partnerships with our reinsurers, enabling us to be a more perfect partner for our clients."

Newton Media Ltd
Sep 10th, 2025
Ascot appoints Stephen O'Flynn as SVP of underwriting

Ascot appoints Stephen O'Flynn as SVP of underwriting.

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