French insurer AXA’s property, casualty and specialty risk division, AXA XL, has promoted Nick Goepp to Head of West, Excess Casualty and Lexi Bueno to Head of Central, US Risk Management (USRM).
Both Goepp and Bueno will report to Matthew Stitham, Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), Casualty for the Americas region.
Goepp is based in San Francisco, and assumes the role previously held by Stitham who was promoted to his current role in January 2026.
AXA XL explained that Goepp has been a key member of the Excess Casualty West team since 2018, and has experience spanning over a decade in underwriting construction, energy, real estate, and casualty risks.
Meanwhile, Bueno will be based in Chicago, and lead the Central USRM team. During her five-year tenure with AXA XL, she has progressively advanced from underwriter to team leader.
Bueno started her insurance career in client management and account servicing where she developed a comprehensive understanding of client needs and risk solutions.
Stitham commented on the appointments, “Casualty insurance is essential for protecting our clients’ businesses, especially in today’s risk landscape. Nick and Lexi’s dedication to thoroughly understanding our clients’ casualty needs has been a major factor in their advancement.
“They have truly proven themselves through their underwriting skills and dedication to our clients. Talent is about more than just ability; it’s about consistently delivering value and making a difference.”
He continued, “Nick and Lexi’s efforts highlight how talent combined with commitment can propel careers and reinforce the importance of what we do here at AXA XL.”
