Specialist niche-product MGA
Ascent Underwriting has a new healthcare underwriter, recruiting Ben Wilson from major insurer
QBE.
Reporting to chief underwriting officer Gareth Tungatt, Wilson will help Ascent meet the growing demand for its medical billings product, which combines cover for errors and omissions arising from incorrect billing, associated regulatory exposure and reputational harm.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Ben who will not only help meet demand but will be instrumental in further developing Ascent’s healthcare proposition,” he added.
In his new role, Wilson will also be responsible for developing complementary products for the healthcare sector.
Tungatt said: “With Ben’s expertise added to that of the existing team, Ascent will look to move quickly in developing additional covers, such as allied health and complementary medicine, initially for core markets in the US, Canada and Australia and ultimately on a worldwide basis.”
Wilson brings extensive healthcare liability experience to Ascent, having underwritten a range of portfolios in over 50 countries. He joins from QBE and has held healthcare-related underwriting roles at Dale Underwriting Partners and Marketform.
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