Bermudian-based Ascot Group has promoted Elizabeth Johnson to the position of chief operating officer, North America Insurance.

The newly formed leadership position will have oversight for the strategic direction of an integrated underwriting, data, and operational organisation which provides streamlined support functions across Ascot’s North America businesses.

The company said Ms Johnson will work closely with the Ascot leadership team to enhance its underwriting capabilities, data strategy, operational resiliency, and integration.

She will continue to have direct oversight of the North America corporate underwriting office, business intelligence, ceded reinsurance, risk, and pricing actuarial.

Ms Johnson will continue to report to Jon Zaffino, group president, and will work closely with Ascot’s North America company CEOs, comprised of Ascot Bermuda, Ascot Specialty Insurance and Ethos Specialty, the group’s wholly owned MGU.