Ascot cements new MGA platform with Sillat hire

Ascot today christened its ambitious new MGA platform and announced
the appointment of former Ryan Specialty Group (RSG) executive Mike
Sillat to head the business.
The platform, Ethos Specialty Insurance Services, has a remit to
grow organically and through acquisitions and is backed by a
significant war chest from Ascot owner the Canada Pension Plan
Investment Board (CPPIB).
The formal launch of Ethos comes eight months after the CPPIB
closed the $1.1bn buyout of Ascot from AIG and reflects th