Ascot appoints CNA’s Steven Goldman as Global Head of Distribution
Global specialty re/insurer Ascot Group has announced the appointment of Steven Goldman as Global Head of Distribution, a newly created role, effective July 7, 2025.
Based in Stamford, CT., Goldman has been tasked with developing, leading and executing Ascot’s global distribution strategy, as well as supporting the company’s mission “to be a perfect partner for a less-than-perfect world by delivering optimal service to its trading partners.”
He will be reporting to Jonathan Zaffino, Group CEO and President, who commented: “With the introduction of this role, Ascot is strengthening our commitment to best-in-class service, expanding our global market presence and deepening our long-standing relationships with existing broker partners.
“Steve is both highly attuned to the risk challenges our specialty clients face in an increasingly volatile world and brings a tremendous track record of successful industry leadership to Ascot. I, together with the Global Executive Team, look forward to working with Steve as we continue to focus on delivering clarity, alignment and exceptional service and support to our valued trading partners across our operating platforms in the U.S., UK and Bermuda.”
Goldman, who has over 25 years of industry experience, is joining Ascot from CNA, where he most recently served as President, Global Management & Professional Liability, responsible for the overall management of the company’s Affinity, Financial Lines and Healthcare business units.
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Before this, the executive served as Vice President, Chubb Group and Division President, North America Financial Lines, where he oversaw a $3.5B book of business across large and middle markets and had responsibility for retail distribution and matrix responsibility for wholesale distribution for relevant product lines.
He began his insurance career underwriting transactional risk products at AIG, where he served for close to nine years.
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Global specialty re/insurer Ascot Group has announced the appointment of Steven Goldman as Global Head of Distribution, a newly created role, effective July 7, 2025. Based in Stamford, CT., Goldman has been tasked with developing, leading and executing Ascot’s global distribution strategy, as well as supporting the company’s mission “to be a perfect partner for…