Axa XL

Based in Toronto, Zhou and Lui report to Jennifer Arezes, head of property, construction and energy in Canada.

The transaction will see Catlin redomiciled in Oklahoma, moving it from Delaware, to make use of the Oklahoma Insurance Business Transfer Act.

The executive will continue to be based in Atlanta, Georgia, reporting to design professional’s CUO Douglas Strong.

In her new role, De Rosa will oversee Axa’s construction and engineering treaty and facultative portfolio and strategy for clients in both the US and international markets.

Dougherty joined Axa XL in 2017 from Nationwide’s commercial surety team.

The hires come from Liberty Mutual and Align General, along with an internal transfer.

Based in São Paulo, Brazil, the executive will oversee the carrier’s aerospace underwriting strategy reporting to Nancy Bewlay, Axa’s global CUO.

Prior to her promotion, Duhart served as the head of Axa XL’s commercial bonds business.

The payouts follow the contract that Mapfre signed to pay $984mn to Colombia’s utility EPM.

The executive appointments are the latest in a series of recent staff changes at the carrier.

Based in Los Angeles, the executive will lead the insurer’s underwriting operations within the region.

Supply chain disruptions are impacting material costs and timelines, but the Biden administration’s legislation promises growth.