AXA XL has appointed Odette Novoa as Underwriting Manager, Fine Arts & Specie for the US Central Region.
For the new role, Novoa is charged with managing all aspects of the underwriting operations within the central region.
This includes portfolio profitability, account pricing, portfolio rate change, renewal retention, marketing, new business production, development of staff and broker and client management.
Novoa most recently served as the Global Underwriting Lead at AXA XL, supporting the Global Chief Underwriting Officer in the successful execution of strategic plans.
Prior to this, she held the position of Team Lead and Senior Underwriter – AVP within the Environmental team for the Americas.
Novoa is a graduate from Florida International University where she obtained a B.S. in International Business and Art History.
Casey Santangelo, Head of Fine Art & Specie, Americas, commented, “I am confident that Odette’s extensive industry knowledge and demonstrated leadership will continue to drive excellence within the Fine Arts & Specie team, strengthening our position as a market leader in specialty insurance.”
