Canopius continues Asia Pacific expansion with AXA XL hire

Specialty re/insurer Canopius has appointed Craig Elliott as casualty underwriter in its Sydney office, established last year as part of its expansion across the Asia Pacific region.

Elliott joins from AXA XL, where he most recently served as senior casualty underwriter. He previously held similar roles at Allianz Insurance Australia and AIG.

Elliott will report to Claudio Saita, head of Australia & Pacific.

Saita said: “Craig has come on board to lead Canopius Australia & Pacific’s Casualty insurance practice. His experience and innovative approach to writing Public and Products Liability insurance will be hugely beneficial as we continue to expand in Australia and the Pacific region.

“Craig has a proven track record of creating lasting relationships with coverholders and brokers through binder and open market business, which will help us in our ambition to deepen our ties in the region as Australia and New Zealand become ever-more important markets for Lloyd’s underwriters.”