AXA XL, the property & casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, has announced the appointment of Kirsten Andersen as Underwriting Manager for its Design Professional insurance business in Canada.
Andersen joined AXA XL in 2018 after building a successful practice as a lawyer at a prestigious insurance defence litigation law firm in Toronto
She was appointed to her new role following six years as Claims Specialist at AXA XL. During this time, she focused on supporting design, engineering, and architecture clients.
“Over the past five years, Kirsten has provided top technical claims expertise to our Design Firm clients. Her legal background, technical knowledge and extraordinary relationship-building skills will be a great asset to the Design Professional underwriting team,” said James Lee, Head of Professional, Cyber and Financial Lines, Canada.
Andersen’s appointment comes shortly after AXA XL named former Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of AXA Group, Renaud Guidée, the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AXA XL Reinsurance, succeeding Nancy Bewlay.
AXA has also recently announced its first half of 2023 results, reporting a year-on-year rise in total gross written premiums (GWP) and other revenues of 2% to €55.7 billion for the first half of 2023.
This was driven by 7% growth at AXA XL, its property and casualty (P&C) and specialty division.
