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AXA XL Canada bolsters Fine Art & Specie team with key hires

12th January 2024 - Author: Jack Willard -

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AXA XL Canada has bolstered its Fine Art and Specie team, with the appointments of Caitlin McCullough and Sarah Mitchell, who take on the roles of Senior Underwriter and Underwriter, Fine Art & Specie, Canada.

They are both based in Toronto.

McCullough joins Canada’s growing Specialty Insurance leadership team, bringing nearly 20 years of combined experience in the fine art and insurance industries.

She began her career working across the fine art sector before later transitioning into the insurance field, working for a fine art insurer in both Canada and New York.

Most recently, she held a significant role in one of the industry’s larger brokerages, specialising in the private client division.

AXA XL Canada has confirmed that in her role at the company, McCullough will lead the growth strategy for the Fine Art and Specie product offering.

The role will see her take on key responsibilities, such as underwriting business, supporting business planning, and forecasting, and building and maintaining relationships with brokers and clients across the country.

Meanwhile. Mitchell who joins AXA XL Canada from the broker side, brings 14 years of experience at WTW in the UK where she managed the fine art and specie claims portfolio.

In her new role at AXA XL Canada, she will support both the Fine Art and Specie portfolio, contributing her industry knowledge and experience to the team.

Alex Barker, Head of Specialty, AXA XL Canada, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Caitlin and Sarah to AXA XL Canada. Their extensive experience and proven track record in the fine art and insurance industries make them invaluable additions to our expert Specialty Insurance Team.”