AXA XL has promoted Michael McKinley to lead its Construction Primary Casualty Insurance business in North America.
The firm said in a statement that McKinley will lead the continued growth of its Construction Primary Casualty business, helping construction companies address their Auto Liability, General Liability, Workers’ Compensation and Wrap Up insurance needs.
Gary Kaplan, president of AXA XL’s Construction insurance business, said: “Construction firms are as busy as ever and with all the projects expected to hit the pipeline in the next few years, they will likely get even busier. Having the right primary casualty insurance coverage, delivered by experts like Mike, will be vital in protecting their projects, people, and profitability.”
He added: “Our clients have relied on Mike for their Wrap Up or Owner-Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIPs) for more than a decade. When he joined us in 2011, he developed our Construction Wrap Up program capabilities from the ground up. Despite a slight downturn during COVID, our Wrap Up business has continued to grow and 2022 is looking like it will be our best year yet.”
McKinley has been within the industry for a quarter of a century, including six years spent on Zurich Insurance’s Construction team. He began his insurance career as a field underwriter for Westfield Insurance.
According to his LinkedIn profile, McKinley joined AXA XL in September 2018 as a vice president in its construction and controlled insurance programs. He also spent eleven years at XL Catlin as a vice president in its controlled insurance programs, based in Chicago.
