Juan Ignacio Sanguinetti
Senior Corporate Counsel @Ascot Group
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Corporate Counsel @Ascot Group
New York, NY, US
Lead the Corporate Legal function for a multibillion specialty P&C carrier, serving as a strategic advisor to the C-suite and boards during a period of rapid expansion and organizational change.* Drove execution of multi-line M&A, reinsurance, and financing transactions, directly supporting product diversification, capital optimization, and geographic growth.* Negotiated and closed 300+ commercial agreements annually — including carrier, MGA, distribution, and enterprise vendor contracts — accelerating deal velocity and reducing friction for business units.* Elevated governance and regulatory compliance by enhancing board processes, tightening authority frameworks across all North America entities.* Modernized legal operations, streamlining contracting and governance documentation workflows to improve speed, consistency, and risk controls across the enterprise.* Partnered with Claims, HR, Finance, Treasury, and Regulatory teams to solve high-impact, cross-functional challenges.
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin
Merit Scholarship, International Business Law
Fordham University School of Law
Master’s Degree, LL.M in Banking, Corporate and Finance
University of Buenos Aires
Attorney at law
ABOUT JUAN IGNACIO SANGUINETTI
I’m a corporate attorney with over +14 years of experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry, advising on complex transactional, regulatory, and governance matters across the U.S. and Latin America.I began my career in Buenos Aires and later transitioned to Miami and New York, where I’ve led corporate legal operations supporting the growth of high-performing specialty and P&C insurance businesses. My work spans M&A, reinsurance transactions, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance — helping carriers, MGAs, and reinsurers structure deals, manage risk, and scale responsibly.I’m known for combining sound business judgment with legal precision, partnering with executive leadership to align legal strategy with business goals and drive sustainable growth.Admitted to practice law in New York and Buenos Aires.Recognized for partnering with executive leadership to align legal strategy with business growth, risk management, and regulatory expectations.
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