AXIS Capital names new US head of E&O

AXIS Capital Holdings Restricted has introduced that Pauline Morley (pictured) has been appointed as its new head of errors and omissions (E&O) within the US, efficient instantly.

In her new function, Morley will likely be accountable for main the expansion and enhancement of AXIS’ skilled legal responsibility choices available in the market. Her duties will embody deepening dealer relationships, exploring new sectors for development, and strengthening the corporate’s present underwriting capabilities.

Morley brings over 35 years of expertise in skilled legal responsibility underwriting and management to her new function. She beforehand held senior positions at notable insurance coverage companies equivalent to Western World Insurance coverage Group, Vacationers, HCC, and USI.

Previous to becoming a member of AXIS, she was the senior vp, miscellaneous skilled legal responsibility and designers & engineers legal responsibility at Argo Professional.

Morley will report on to John Van Decker, head of world monetary traces at AXIS.

“Pauline brings intensive E&O experience along with confirmed management expertise which can be integral to constructing on our place within the skilled legal responsibility market. She’s going to assist form the route of our portfolio by deepening our present dealer relationships, pursuing further sectors for worthwhile development, and bolstering our present underwriting power,” Van Decker mentioned.

“Pauline joins AXIS at an necessary second in our journey as we proceed to focus on new alternatives and elevate our specialty insurance coverage options within the E&O market.”

The worldwide specialty agency introduced the retirement of Alistair Robson, the pinnacle of underwriting for AXIS International Markets and chief underwriting officer of AXIS Managing Company. In his place:

• Rory MacGregor, beforehand head of non-marine, has been promoted to move of underwriting, International Markets
• Steve Cross, previously head of building, steps up as head of non-marine, International Markets
• Anna Woolley, who served as senior building underwriter, advances to move of building, International Markets

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