Ascot appoints Paul Simpson

LONDON, 17 February 2010 - Ascot Underwriting Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Simpson to head up our Liability account. 

Paul has 12 years of experience in the insurance industry, most recently at Catlin where he was responsible for the Marine Liability account. Prior to that Paul was with Wellington in the General Liability division. 

Andrew Brooks, CEO of Ascot said, "I am delighted that Paul is joining Ascot. His experience and skills in the liability market will allow us to expand our current Marine portfolio and look at other niche areas of liability business that could prove attractive to Ascot going forward."