AXA XL News

People Moves: AXA XL Names Benet Global CUO, Succeeding Bewlay; Marsh’s Neild Joins Howden’s UK Cyber Retail Practice; MS Amlin Taps Compre’s Margetts for Strategy

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at AXA XL, Howden and MS Amlin. A summary of these new hires follows here. AXA XL Names Benet Global Chief Underwriting Officer, Succeeding Bewlay AXA XL has named Libby Benet to …

People Moves: Canopius CUO Duffy to Retire Next Year; AXA XL Promotes Baker to Head of Construction, UK & Lloyd’s

Canopius CUO Duffy to Retire Next Year Canopius Group, the London-based global specialty re/insurer, announced that, after nearly 17 years of service, Group Chief Underwriting Officer Mike Duffy will retire in 12 months’ time. Duffy joined Canopius in January 2006 …

Rapid Cyber Premium Growth by Fairfax, Tokio Marine Increased Share of Market

The top cyber insurance carriers in 2021 shifted to include Fairfax Financial Holdings and Tokio Marine U.S. as the marketplace grew 74% to over $4.8 billion, according to a report from Fitch Ratings. Overall, the top cyber insurance underwriters are …

Russia’s Seizure of Foreign Jets Triggers Wave of Insurance Claims From Leasing Firms

Russia’s move to transfer almost 800 foreign-owned jets to its own aircraft register amid foreign sanctions has triggered a wave of insurance claims from leasing firms whose fleets have effectively been commandeered. Lessors will assert that registering the planes in …

People Moves: AXA XL Promotes Europe Managers; WTW Names Bassi for Insurance Consulting & Tech; Sedgwick Appoints Horrocks UK Head of Fraud Tech, Intelligence

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at AXA XL, Willis Towers Watson and Sedgwick. A summary of these new hires follows here. AXA XL Promotes 2 Regional Managers in Europe AXA XL announced the appointments of Peter Knaus …

People Moves: AXA XL Names Bewlay Chief Exec Reinsurance, Replacing Cooper; Marsh Promotes 3 for Affinity; Hartford Hires Generali’s Mather to Lead Int’l Financial Lines

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at AXA XL, Marsh and The Hartford. A summary of these new hires follows here. AXA XL Names Bewlay as Chief Executive Reinsurance, Succeeding Cooper AXA XL announced Nancy Bewlay has been …

People Moves: Lockton Hires Starr Cos.’ Shephard for Aviation; Arch Promotes Bonneau; AXA XL Names Zhou, Lui as Energy U/Ws in Canada

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Lockton, Arch Insurance International and AXA XL. A summary of these new hires follows here. Lockton Hires Starr Cos.’ Shephard for Aviation Lockton announced the appointment of Carl Shephard has been …

People Moves: Zurich’s Hart Moves to Munich Re Specialty; AXA XL Promotes Design Professional Team’s Kendall

Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI) has named long-time Zurich North America executive Sabrina Hart as president of its excess and surplus lines business. Hart is charged with expanding E&S’s specialty product offerings, particularly in the U.S. middle markets. She is …

Applied Underwriters to Buy Catlin Specialty From AXA XL

Applied Underwriters said it will acquire Catlin Specialty Insurance Company from the AXA XL group of companies. Applied said it will consolidate Catlin into the North American Casualty group of companies in a move intended to bolster Applied’s operating capabilities …

People Moves: Insurtech BOXX Canada Hires Beazley’s Baker as President; Williams Takes Role of M.D., Hiscox Guernsey; AXA XL Names Wells U/W, Marine – UK & Lloyd’s

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at insurtech BOXX Insurance, Hiscox and AXA XL. A summary of these new hires follows here. Cyber Insurtech BOXX Canada Hires Beazley’s Baker as President Toronto-based global insurtech BOXX Insurance announced the …