AXA XL hires Zurich exec to grow large property insurance business
Re/insurer AXA XL has added Jennifer Arezes as new senior underwriter to its property insurance team in Canada.
Arezes joins AXA XL from Zurich where she most recently led the commercial property insurance business.
Based in Toronto, Arezes will work alongside Ian Rutherford, head of property, Canada and Urs Uhlmann, CEO and country manager AXA XL, Canada to grow AXA XL's property & casualty large property business nationally.
In her new role, Arezes will be responsible for developing and structuring tailor-made risk solutions to win new business and retain existing customers with particular focus on Canadian clients with global exposures.
"We're very excited to have Jennifer join our growing team of experts in Canada. She is one of the best in the industry and her extensive experience will bolster not only our underwriting capabilities but will be a great asset to our strategic growth objectives in the large, international property risks space," said Uhlmann.
Rutherford added: "As the largest commercial insurer in the world, we have a unique opportunity for continued growth across Canada. Jennifer's expertise and in-depth knowledge of the market is a great asset to our team and most importantly, will enhance our ability to provide outstanding service to our clients and brokers."
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