AXIS Insurance taps CNA exec for US programs unit

AXIS Insurance has hired the vice president, workers’ compensation and underwriting officer, large casualty business unit, of CNA.

Matthew Sather joins AXIS’s US programs, property & casualty team as vice president, underwriting.

Sather is based in the company’s Chicago office and reports to John Tatum, executive vice president and head of US programs, AXIS Insurance. He will work with Tim McGee, US programs underwriting officer, to guide underwriting best practices and portfolio management across AXIS’ US programs business.

Tatum said: “Matt is a proven talent within the property and casualty space with exceptional leadership skills. His diverse experience within the P&C sector leading various lines of business and functions will further strengthen our team as we continue to grow.”

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