AXA XL names international CUO for specialty

The property & casualty and specialty danger division of worldwide insurer AXA has appointed its first-ever international chief underwriting officer for specialty.

The newly created position at AXA XL might be assumed by Anne Marie Elder – at present international CUO for marine – on April 1. Her wider remit will span AXA XL’s marine, aerospace, and specialty area of interest portfolios.  

“Below Anne Marie’s management, this new construction will permit us to leverage the synergies between these portfolios, driving higher alignment amongst these product strains and strengthening the scale of our specialty enterprise,” international CUO Libby Benet stated in a launch.

“Anne Marie brings a wealth of market information, perception, and technical experience gained from over 30 years within the insurance coverage trade. Her underwriting administration abilities and powerful management might be invaluable in serving to us obtain our international development ambitions and additional improve our providing to purchasers within the specialty market.”

Elder’s credentials embody time spent at The Hartford, Allianz, and CNA Insurance coverage. Primarily based in Connecticut, she has been with the enterprise since 2011.

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