ACE appoints Ashwin Kapoor as Terrorism & Political Violence Underwriter UK & Ireland

ACE Group today announced the appointment of Ashwin Kapoor as Terrorism and Political Violence Underwriter as it continues to invest in building its specialist insurance capabilities around the world.

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Ashwin Kapoor, Terrorism & Political Violence Underwriter UK & Ireland, ACE (Photo: Business Wire)

Reporting to Piers Gregory, Terrorism Underwriting Manager, ACE Overseas General, Ashwin will be responsible for growing ACE’s terrorism book, working closely with brokers and clients to develop terrorism and political violence programmes. Ashwin will be based in London and will focus on the UK and Ireland markets as demand for this type of coverage grows.

Ashwin has five years broking experience and joins from Bowring Marsh where he was Assistant Vice President – War, Terrorism and Political Violence with responsibility for new business and renewal book development. Prior to that, Ashwin completed the Marsh graduate development programme. His appointment takes place with immediate effect.

Piers Gregory, Terrorism Underwriting Manager, ACE Overseas General, said: “As the international environment remains highly volatile and companies become more aware of their exposure, demand for terrorism and political violence cover continues to grow. Ashwin’s appointment demonstrates our commitment to this class of business and to providing superior service to clients as well as both retail and wholesale brokers in the region and specifically London.”

About ACE:

ACE Group is one of the world’s largest multiline property and casualty insurers. With operations in 54 countries, ACE provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. ACE Limited, the parent company of ACE Group, is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ACE) and is a component of the S&P 500 index.

ACE UK & Ireland’s five regions are:

∙ Ireland (Dublin and Belfast) ∙ Scotland (Glasgow, Aberdeen) ∙ The North (Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle) ∙ Midlands (Birmingham) ∙ London and South East (London, Maidstone, Reading, Watford)

Additional information can be found at: www.acegroup.com/uk

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