Ascot Group has appointed Joseph Eppers as group chief investment officer (CIO) and a member of the company’s global executive committee.
In this role, Eppers will lead Ascot’s global investment strategy and oversee its investment portfolio, partnering closely with senior leadership to support the company’s long-term growth and balance sheet strength.
He will report to Mark Wilcox, Ascot group CFO.
“Joe brings deep investment expertise, proven leadership, and a well-established industry network,” Wilcox said.
“We are pleased to welcome him to Ascot as we continue to advance our investment platform in support of our underwriting franchise.”
Wilcox has more than 25 years of industry experience and joins Ascot from Selective Insurance, where he served as executive vice president and CIO, overseeing the company’s investment portfolio and strategy. Previously, he worked as a director at BlackRock in the Financial Institutions Group, responsible for providing customised strategic investment solutions for insurance and other institutional clients, and served as senior vice president of investments at Endurance Specialty Holdings.
“Ascot has built a world-class global specialty platform with meaningful momentum,” Eppers commented. “I look forward to partnering with the team to execute a disciplined investment strategy that supports Ascot’s clients, colleagues, and long-term profitability goals.”
