Ascot Group has appointed Ashleigh Edwards as group head of ceded reinsurance, effective from 5 January 2026. According to the insurer, Edwards will have “ultimate responsibility” for its ceded reinsurance strategy across its global platforms. Her responsibilities include supervision of reinsurance structures, placement approaches and the various classes of business covered under the programme. She will report to Mark Pepper, the group’s chief underwriting officer, and work alongside ceded reinsurance ...