Insurance and reinsurance specialist Ascot has announced the appointment of John O’Brien as executive vice president and head of environmental. In his new role, O’Brien will be responsible for launching an environmental liabilities and related specialty product business unit that accesses both the admitted and E&S capabilities of Ascot Insurance US.
“John is one of the market’s leading experts in the environmental class,” said Greg Wolyniec, president and CEO of Ascot Insurance US. “His knowledge of the sector and relationships with brokers and clients are very well aligned with our strategy of backing best-in-class talent as we grow our business in the US.”
