AXA XL taps ex-Zurich to lead US construction primary casualty business

AXA XL Insurance has named a new primary casualty leader for its North America construction insurance business.

Michael McKinley (Pictured), in his new role, will lead the growth of AXA XL's construction primary casualty business, helping construction companies address their auto liability, general liability, workers' compensation and wrap up insurance needs. He will be based in Atlanta.

McKinley has 25 years of insurance industry experience, including six years spent on Zurich Insurance's construction team. He began his insurance career as a field underwriter for Westfield Insurance.

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."

Kaplan added: "Our clients have relied on Mike for their Wrap Up or Owner-Controlled Insurance Programmes (OCIPs) for more than a decade. When he joined us in 2011, he developed our Construction Wrap Up programme 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."

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