AIG senior exec leaves for Ascot to lead large public D&O strategy

Specialist re/insurer  Ascot has swooped for a senior AIG executive to drive growth and further develop its presence in the public company directors and officers (D&O) market.

John Kuhn joins Ascot as senior vice president, management liability and head of large public.

In this role, Kuhn will lead the development and execution of Ascot’s large public D&O strategy, with a focus on underwriting and portfolio management through dual distribution channels. He will also be responsible for recruiting and onboarding talent, implementing new processes and systems, as well as collaborating with business units across Ascot to facilitate effective partnerships and manage exposures.

Kuhn will be based in the company’s New York office, reporting to Brian Chiolan, executive vice president, head of management & professional liability.

Kuhn joins Ascot from AIG where he was head of public D&O – New York, having spent nearly a decade with the organisation in a range of financial lines roles.

This appointment is the latest addition to Ascot’s continued build out of its professional and financial lines practice. The company recently expanded its AscotPROTM professional lines capabilities to include miscellaneous professional liability in October 2022 and have plans for a new Allied Health product launching this summer.

Matt Kramer, CEO of Ascot US, said: “We are excited to welcome John to Ascot as we continue to expand our financial lines segment. His extensive experience in underwriting, risk management and leadership will be instrumental in driving our growth and further establishing our presence in the public company D&O market.”

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Kuhn added: “I am thrilled to join Ascot and work with this talented team to deliver innovative solutions and best-in-class service to our clients. I look forward to contributing to the growth and success of the company in the years ahead.”