Global Property Facultative Leader

Ascot Group; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ascot Group in Stamford, CT seeks a seasoned executive to lead its Property Facultative underwriting business. You will shape strategy, manage capital deployment, and drive growth while maintaining underwriting discipline and portfolio balance across markets.

You will collaborate with actuaries, analytics, finance, and compliance to translate data into timely, sound underwriting decisions and responsible use of AI-enabled tools. Strong leadership and client relationships are essential.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressively responsible reinsurance experience, including leadership in the U.S. facultative market.
• Deep Property Facultative underwriting expertise with experience across specialty lines advantageous.
• Executive-level experience leading a significant underwriting business with P&L responsibility.
• Proven ability to develop and execute business plans and motivate teams.
• Strong relationships with cedants, brokers, and market participants.

Responsibilities

• Own the vision, strategy, business plan, and financial performance of Ascot’s Property Facultative business.
• Advise the President, Ascot Re, and executives on market conditions and portfolio performance.
• Lead disciplined portfolio management across risks, renewals, and capacity allocation.
• Drive profitable growth by identifying priority segments, new products, and differentiated solutions.
• Cultivate executive relationships with cedants, brokers, and trading partners.
• Lead negotiation of terms, pricing, and conditions on complex transactions.
• Partner with U.S., Bermuda, and U.K. platforms to deliver integrated solutions.
• Collaborate with Actuarial, Analytics, Cat Modeling, Finance, and ER to inform decisions.
• Champion responsible AI adoption and advanced analytics to improve risk and efficiency.
• Build and retain a high-performing Property Facultative organization with succession planning.

Skills

Executive leadership

Underwriting strategy

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or professional designation preferred

Job description

Ascot Group in Stamford, CT seeks a seasoned executive to lead its Property Facultative underwriting business. You will shape strategy, manage capital deployment, and drive growth while maintaining underwriting discipline and portfolio balance across markets.

You will collaborate with actuaries, analytics, finance, and compliance to translate data into timely, sound underwriting decisions and responsible use of AI-enabled tools. Strong leadership and client relationships are essential.