AXA XL claims leader moves to London market MGA

Rising Edge, a London-based managing general agent (MGA) writing directors' and officers' (D&O) insurance, has appointed a head of claims from AXA XL.

Owen Dacey (pictured) has more than 10 years of experience managing high value complex D&O claims across the globe. Most recently, he served as claims manager and regional practice leader of management liability at AXA XL, and before that held the position of senior Claims Adjuster, international financial lines, UKI. Prior to joining AXA XL, he served as team manager, complex financial lines claims, UKI, at AIG.

In his new role, Dacey will work as part of the senior management of Rising Edge with responsibility for all claims-related matters. This will include handling claims (at the outset), reporting to company's stakeholders on claims data, developments, and trends, working with underwriters on wordings and product development, and thought leadership. He will be responsible for devising and implementing a market leading claims proposition for Rising Edge’s clients and brokers.

Philippe Gouraud, Chief Executive Officer at Rising Edge, said: “I am delighted to officially welcome Owen on board. His appointment demonstrates Rising Edge’s commitment to excellence in service and attests our ability to handle our clients and brokers needs on an end-to-end basis, from underwriting to claims handling.”

Yoel Brightman, Rising Edge managing director, added: “By building on Owen’s extensive complex claims experience, we are committed to delivering insight in order to more effectively work with our clients on improving their D&O liability risk profile.”

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