About Ascot Group
A global specialty insurance and reinsurance group. Operating through Lloyd's of London platforms and US-based entities, they handle high-exposure specialty property, casualty, and marine risks.
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Sequel Insurance Agencies acquires Watkins Insurance Group
The move continues a run of recent deals for Sequel as independent agency consolidation accelerates nationwide
ANV Group acquires Iris Insurance Brokers
ANV Group Holdings Ltd., a global insurance intermediary platform, has completed the acquisition of Iris Insurance Brokers Ltd., a London-headquartered specialty insurance distribution platform. Launched in 2000, Iris operates through three core segments: a Lloyd’s wholesale brokerage, Blink Intermediary Solutions, and Vivid Underwriters. The integration of these segments gives ANV expanded retail and whole sale […] The post ANV Group acquires Iris Insurance Brokers appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws.
CFC names new group CEO
Current head is stepping down after six years
Diego Cervantes-Knox to lead Ocean Re as Group CEO
Barbados-headquartered reinsurer, Ocean International Reinsurance (Ocean Re), has promoted Diego Cervantes-Knox to Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 2nd, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Cervantes-Knox joined the reinsurer in 2025 as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). “My focus will be on our people and our clients. Ocean Re is what it is because of […] The post Diego Cervantes-Knox to lead Ocean Re as Group CEO appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws.