Ascot hires former AIG exec to lead large public sector D&O

John Kuhn

Ascot Group Ltd. said Monday it has named former American International Group Inc. executive John Kuhn as senior vice president, management liability, and head of large public.

Mr. Kuhn will lead Ascot's large public directors and officers business, including underwriting and portfolio management, Ascot said in a statement.

He will be based in New York and report to Brian Chiolan, executive vice president, head of management and professional liability.

CEO Matt Kramer said in the statement the move is part of the buildout of Ascot’s financial lines segment.