Vice President - Global Distribution, Strategy & Analytics
About the job
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- A minimum of 12 years of progressive insurance experience with a focus on distribution, analytics and strategy setting
- A deep understanding of insurance operations, products, and compliance requirements is essential for connecting data insights to strategic business objectives
- Highly motivated, self-starter and team player with a high energy level and willingness to aggressively take on responsibility
- Highly collaborative and able to work and effectively communicate with all levels of an organization, including executive management
- Strong knowledge of data analysis techniques and data visualization tools
- Demonstrated ability to create, develop and convert strategic vision into a plan and execute on that plan
- Advanced PowerPoint skills required
- Proven experience identifying and leveraging advanced analytics to drive decisions and deliver business outcomes
- A successful track record of project management
- This position may be filled at a different level, depending on experience
- Develop and execute comprehensive analytics strategies to drive business growth through effective distribution channels and allow for intentional and insightful trading partner engagement
- Drive the analysis of sales, client, trading partners and market data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for optimization
- Work with leadership to develop intentional distribution strategies targeting in-appetite growth
- Define, monitor, and communicate Key Performance Indicators related to production and distribution activities to senior leadership in all Ascot geographies
- Partner with IT and data teams to ensure robust data governance, quality, and the deployment of cutting-edge analytics tools and platforms
- Lead and mentor a team of Distribution analysts, to embed data-driven decision-making across the organization
- Stay at the forefront of AI and data trends in the industry, while ensuring all data practices comply with regulatory standards
- Create regular and ad hoc reports and visualizations to communicate insights to internal and external stakeholders
- Commitment to The Ascot Way: As a senior member of the Distribution organization, the Vice President, will demonstrate The Ascot Way in their daily interaction with colleagues, fostering colleague engagement and development, collaboration, inclusivity, and individual accountability
About the company
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
- Oct. 1, 2026, Mark Pepper, Elizabeth Johnson, and Christopher Flatt deepen leadership bench.
- Sept. 10, 2026, Ascot consolidated seven U.S. segments into five product verticals.
- July 2026, James Lee joined Leadline, supporting global capital raising and investor engagement.
What critics are saying
- Sept. 25, 2026, Placer County Water Agency litigation keeps Ascot in expensive California insurance disputes.
- Jan. 2026, Ascot Specialty Insurance fought a $2.2 million Kentucky coverage claim in court.
- A failed consumer push or treaty expansion can erode capital and trigger rating pressure.
What makes Ascot unique
- Sept. 29, 2026, Ascot split underwriting into Specialty Insurance/Reinsurance and Consumer Solutions.
- Ascot’s Leadline Capital Partners, expanded July 23, 2026, monetizes third-party capital and ILS.
- Ascot operates across London, Bermuda, and the U.S., with A ratings and $16 billion assets.
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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
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 19%1 year growth
↑ 19%2 year growth
↑ 19%Ascot reorganizes underwriting businesses, names division presidents. * by Gavin Souter Ascot Group on Tuesday announced a reorganization that will bring its global insurance and reinsurance underwriting operations into a newly created division and establish a separate consumer lines business. The specialty insurer and reinsurer named Elizabeth Johnson president of the new specialty insurance and reinsurance division and said former American International Group executive Christopher Flatt will join Ascot as president of its new consumer solutions division. Specialty insurance and reinsurance will encompass Ascot's global specialty, Bermuda specialty and third-party capital and alternative reinsurance business, and U.S. specialty businesses, Ascot said in a statement. Ms. Johnson, currently Ascot's group chief operating officer, will take up the new role Oct. 1. She joined Ascot in 2020 as chief underwriting officer, North America, and previously held senior roles at Nationwide and AIG. The consumer solutions division will offer coverage across consumer-focused classes, including "high-net-worth" personal lines, Ascot said. Mr. Flatt, who will join Ascot in early November, was most recently global chief underwriting officer at AIG. Ascot also named Mark Pepper president, global underwriting, effective Oct. 1, with responsibilities across the company's U.K., U.S. and Bermuda operations. Mr. Pepper, Ascot's group chief underwriting officer since 2009, will work with the company's segment CEOs on growth strategies, business development and coordination across the businesses, the statement said. Ms. Johnson, Mr. Flatt and Mr. Pepper will report to Ascot Group CEO and President Jonathan Zaffino. September 29, 2026
Ascot Group, a global specialty (re)insurance company, has announced three executive leadership appointments effective October 1st. Mark Pepper has been named President of Global Underwriting, taking on an expanded role after serving as Chief Underwriting Officer since 2009. Elizabeth Johnson will become President of Specialty Insurance and Reinsurance, overseeing a newly created division combining Ascot's global insurance and reinsurance operations. Johnson joined Ascot in 2020 and most recently served as Group Chief Operating Officer. Christopher Flatt will join as President of a new Consumer Solutions division, focusing on consumer lines including high-net-worth personal insurance. Flatt brings over 30 years of experience, most recently serving as Global Chief Underwriting Officer at AIG. The restructuring aims to advance Ascot's growth strategy whilst maintaining consistency across its 25-year established business. Ascot operates globally across the US, Bermuda, and London, with $16 billion in total assets.
Ascot names O'Flynn EVP, Casualty Facultative Hybrids/Automatics. Global specialty re/insurance company Ascot Group has announced the appointment of Ann Marie G. O'Flynn as Executive Vice President, Casualty Facultative Hybrids/Automatics. O'Flynn is a highly accomplished reinsurance leader with over 25 years of experience in casualty and professional lines underwriting, business development, account management, and client engagement. The executive is joining Ascot from Everest Reinsurance Company, where she most recently served as Vice President, US Head of Casualty & Professional Programs/Hybrid Solutions. Before this, she was Vice President and New Business Development Manager at Berkley Re Solutions (a Berkley Company), and served as Director, Casualty Facultative Underwriter, at Markel Re. Her career also includes roles at Lexington Insurance Company, Swiss Re, and Gen Re. At Ascot, O'Flynn will be reporting to Rory Cline, President, Ascot Re U.S., and will play a key role in advancing the company's Casualty Facultative Hybrids/Automatics platform. The post Ascot names O'Flynn EVP, Casualty Facultative Hybrids/Automatics appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws. Spread the love
Jigsaw workspace. 11th August 2026 New state-of-the-art office hub launches beside major rail link, M5, airport and Somerset coast near Weston-super-Mare A newly refurbished, high-spec office hub just seconds from a London-bound mainline railway station, motorway and close to Somerset's countryside has launched near Weston-super-Mare. The Ascot Group, a UK-leading firm, has unveiled Jigsaw, at 502 Park Way in Worle. The development sits just a 30-second walk from Worle railway station, which provides direct services to Bristol, London and beyond. The location also provides strong road and air links, around two minutes from the M5 and approximately 15 minutes from Bristol Airport. Six private offices, accommodating between four and 28 desks, are available across three floors following full refurbishment. Each has been designed to offer modern, flexible workspace for growing businesses. Surrounded by a thriving local community of cafés, pubs and shops, the hub also benefits from being near to Somerset's stunning countryside and coastline. Andrew Scott, CEO of Ascot Group, said: "This has to be one of the best state-ofthe- art office spaces around - the location is simply off the scale, with outstanding transport links and the Somerset countryside and beaches all around. "Jigsaw offers six private offices ready to move into. Businesses get their own dedicated space alongside shared facilities including a fully equipped kitchen, local EV parking and access to a bookable, modern podcast and video studio - ideal for creating professional content." Amenities at the site include: * Fully equipped kitchen and breakout area * Bookable meeting rooms * On-site bookable podcast and video studio * Free on-site parking * Super-fast broadband * Secure entry, CCTV and bike racks The launch reflects growing demand for high-quality office space in regional locations offering strong connectivity and lifestyle benefits outside major city centres. Businesses interested in viewing or renting space can contact [email protected], call 01934 906445 or visit the website for more information www.jigsaw.ws.
Ascot Group hires James Lee as President of Leadline Capital Partners. * 23rd July 2026 - Author: Steve Evans Ascot Group, the specialist global re/insurance underwriter, has hired former Aspen Capital Markets executive James Lee as President of its dedicated third-party reinsurance capital management division Leadline Capital Partners. Lee will be based in Ascot's Stamford, CT office and will report to Marc Amen, CEO, North America in the role. As President of Leadline Capital Partners, Lee will be tasked with overseeing the strategic direction and market development of its third-party capital strategies, while also leading on Ascot's insurance-linked securities (ILS) initiatives, global capital raising and investor engagement work. Lee has over 20 years of experience working in capital markets and ILS, covering the origination, structuring and placement of risk transfer and financing solutions for P&C insurers and reinsurers. His most recent role was at Aspen and Sompo Capital Markets as EVP and Managing Director, where he worked on many of the innovative ILS initiatives that firm implemented, including its specialism in bringing casualty insurance-linked returns to third-party investors. In his time at Aspen, the Capital Markets saw significant growth in assets under management and became a key driver of additional fee income for the company, with that unit now falling under Sompo after its acquisition of the company. Prior to his time at Aspen, Lee spent eight years working at Deutsche Bank Securities in the Insurance Solutions Group. There he worked across the structuring and execution of catastrophe bond and reinsurance sidecar transactions, as well as providing capital and risk management advice to insurance clients. Marc Amen commented on the news, "James is a proven leader with deep experience across insurance capital markets and insurance-linked securities. His track record in structuring innovative vehicles and scaling platforms makes him the right person to lead Leadline Capital Partners in its next phase of growth." All of our Artemis Live insurance-linked securities (ILS), catastrophe bonds and reinsurance video content and video interviews can be accessed online. Our Artemis Live podcast can be subscribed to using the typical podcast services providers, including Apple, Google, Spotify and more.