Bermudian-based Ascot Group is to make four leadership appointments to its US Excess Casualty team this month, the company announced.

Ashley Hofler Hunley joins as vice-president, Southeast, based in Charlotte; Erin Osborne joins as vice-president, Northeast, based in New York; Shawna Hadjipateras joins as vice-president, West, based in San Francisco; and Brian DelTufo joins as vice-president, Construction Product Lead, based in Boston.

Jeff Canfield, Ascot US head of Casualty, said: “The Ascot team is wholly committed to helping our clients navigate the ever-changing risks found in the excess casualty market.

“Ashley, Erin, Shawna, and Brian all join us with significant regional experience, a deep understanding of the market, and long-established relationships in the space. They will make a certain and immediate impact as we grow our excess casualty book across the US.”

Matt Kramer, Ascot US chief executive officer, added: “Attracting top-tier underwriting and leadership talent with a unique understanding of the specialised space they are operating in remains a top priority for Ascot.

“These four new appointments and their significant excess casualty experience, will be critical to our relentless pursuit of client-centric underwriting in this market.”

Ascot said its US Excess Casualty team provided customised solutions for national accounts within a broad range of industries.

It added that the team was complemented by a robust global excess casualty offering through the company’s Syndicate and Bermuda platforms.