Ascot Underwriting

Founded in 2001, Ascot Underwriting operates as a global specialty insurance and reinsurance provider, known for its underwriting excellence and operational strength. The company's core business is conducted through Ascot Underwriting Limited, which serves as the managing agent for Syndicate 1414 at Lloyd's, one of the largest and highest-performing syndicates in the market. Now operating under the public brand "Ascot Group," the firm has expanded globally with a significant presence in the United States and Bermuda. Since 2016, Ascot has been owned by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), which has supported its growth into a diversified and global platform covering a wide range of specialty risk classes.