Axa XL
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The appointment is part of Axa XL's plans for a more client-centric approach. -
This is the second recent deal in the US crop sector after the $240mn AIG-AFG transaction.
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The company provides reinsurance to insurers in LatAm and the Caribbean.
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Duties will include setting strategic direction in marine, aerospace, and specialty niche lines.
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Laura Johnson most recently served as head of E&S primary casualty.
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She has over 15 years’ experience managing PL and cyber portfolios.
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John Schwirtz will report to Matt Waters, head of Axa XL's US mid-market business, and build out a mid-market underwriting team.
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Based in New York, the executive will report to Axa XL CUO Libby Benet.
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Pilko will succeed Joseph Tocco, who is retiring after more than 12 years with the company. He will remain as special adviser for the remainder of the year.
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Having already served in the role in an interim capacity, Hopkinson will now permanently head up the company’s insurance operations north of the border.
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The executive will be responsible for overall performance of the company’s insurance operations in the region and report to Axa XL’s US country manager Matt O’Malley.
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