Ascot has appointed Tara Quigley as Executive Vice President, Head of Surety, where she will be responsible for developing and managing Ascot’s Surety portfolio across the U.S.
Quigley’s appointment marks the final stage of Ascot’s entry into the U.S. Surety market where she’ll act as the product lead, writing on behalf of Ascot’s Treasury Listed carrier – Ascot Surety & Casualty Company.
She will be based in New Jersey, reporting to Matt Kramer, CEO, U.S. Insurance.
Quigley joins from Argo, having been at the company since 2008 when she joined to help launch their Surety practice.
In per period at Argo, she held a number of senior underwriting and management positions across Surety and Professional Liability product lines.
Having started her career in the Surety broker market, Quigley then spent 9 years at Travelers, rising to become Managing Director and head of surety for the NYC Metro region.
Kramer commented: “I’m delighted to welcome Tara to Ascot as we enter the Surety market. Our acquisition of a TreasuryListed carrier in 2021 allowed us to make a strategic entry into a highly specialized field that fits perfectly with our underwriting principles and deepens our product portfolio.
“Tara’s experience, expertise, broker relationships and proven leadership skills make her the ideal choice to ensure success for Ascot Surety.”
Quigley added: “It’s a pleasure to join Ascot at such an exciting time in the company’s development. Based on my prior experience building a Surety practice, I know the challenges and opportunities that are ahead within this niche marketplace.
“Ascot’s entrepreneurial spirit and technology focus makes it an excellent proposition for offering the Surety market new solutions to help clients and insureds.”
