Ascot Underwriting appoints casualty fac team

Ascot Underwriting, Ascot’s US operation, has appointed Scott Beall as chief underwriting officer of casualty facultative and Lex Smart as senior vice president of Ascot Fac.

The team will report to Rory Cline, president of Ascot Fac.

Andrew Brooks, chief executive officer of Ascot Underwriting, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Scott and Lex to Ascot. Their knowledge and depth of experience will be invaluable as Ascot strengthens its commitment to the facultative market and enhances its reinsurance capabilities by offering clients leading casualty fac expertise in addition to its existing property fac products.”

Beall added: “I am excited to join Ascot as it is a leading Lloyd’s syndicate known for its outstanding client-focused services. I look forward to being a member of the facultative team and sharing its commitment to expanding Ascot’s presence in this challenging market.”