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Ascot appoints Brian Chiolan as Executive Vice President, Management & Professional Liability
NEW YORK, NY, June 1, 2022:
Ascot today announces the appointment of Brian Chiolan as Executive Vice President, Management & Professional Liability.
In the newly created position, Brian will have oversight responsibility for Ascot’s U.S. Management Liability, Financial Institutions, Professional Liability & Cyber portfolios with a focus on portfolio management, product development, premium expansion and enhanced distribution strategies. The key leadership position will work closely with Ascot’s Financial Lines underwriting teams and executive management to further Ascot’s strategic goals in the U.S. Insurance market. Brian will report directly to Matt Kramer, CEO, U.S. Insurance.
Brian’s 30 year career has spanned Professional Liability, D&O and Casualty roles at leading underwriting organizations, including The Hartford as well as Arch Insurance Group, having most recently served as EVP of Arch’s Healthcare division.
Commenting on the appointment, Matt Kramer said:
“As our organization continues to grow and diversify its product suite, attracting this level of management expertise is critical to ensure we maintain excellence across our specialty underwriting strategies. Brian is an excellent choice to lead our Management & Professional Liability initiatives due to the depth of his underwriting background, collaborative and engaged leadership style and his enviable track record which make him a great addition to the Ascot US leadership team.”
Brian Chiolan added:
“I’m delighted to join Ascot at this exciting time in their evolution. Having spent the large majority of my career overseeing Management & Professional Liability products, I look forward to working closely with the Ascot executive team in expanding our capabilities and enhancing our offerings to our brokers and insureds.”