Ascot Group Ltd, the Bermudian-based global specialty insurance company, has appointed industry veteran David Larson to US head of loss control and risk management services.

Mr Larson is based in Iselin, New Jersey, reporting to Elizabeth Johnson, chief operating officer, North America.

He will be responsible for developing and launching a modern-era loss control and risk management programme at Ascot to support the company’s clients as they navigate a complex and changing risk landscape.

The team will also drive internal enhancements and efficiencies by informing underwriting evaluations and risk selections across Ascot’s various underwriting units through loss trend data and analysis.

Mr Larson most recently served as senior vice-president, national director, risk services, at McGriff Insurance Services, overseeing the risk control, claims and data analytics teams.

He has also worked in senior risk services and loss control roles at Lockton Companies and Wells Fargo.