AXIS Insurance, the insurance segment of AXIS Capital, has appointed John Tatum as executive vice president and head of US programmes.
In this role, Tatum will be responsible for all programmes and binding authorities for AXIS Insurance across the US market.
Tatum will report directly to Carlton Maner, chief executive officer of the US division for AXIS Insurance.
Tatum has over twenty years of experience in the insurance industry, having most recently served as senior vice president of CNA’s middle market, construction and large casualty business units. He has also held a number of underwriting and marketing roles in 15 years at CNA Financial Corporation.
Maner said: “AXIS Insurance has been successfully expanding its programs business writings in recent years, reflecting a broader appetite across multiple distribution channels. John brings a wealth of diverse experience and knowledge to our team, and his appointment will allow us to accelerate our growth in this space while maintaining a balanced and high-quality book of business.”