AXA XL mines Liberty Mutual for talent in US mid-market drive

AXA XL Insurance is working to build out its US mid-market business, mining Liberty Mutual for a head of strategy and operations and a head of analytics.

Bennett Turner (pictured) steps in as head of strategy and operations after a 14-year tenure at Liberty Mutual where he most recently led its equipment breakdown business including direct insurance and reinsurance for commercial businesses and homeowners.

Christopher Fallon joins as head of analytics after twenty year in the business, most recently at Liberty Mutual where he last served as a senior director for casualty and specialty lines analytics.

AXA XL’s head of US middle market Matt Waters commented: “I’m excited to have top industry talent like Bennett and Chris join me in building AXA XL's US mid-market business. Their experience and track records for developing profitable business results, not to mention their enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit, will certainly be helpful as we build out our capabilities. Given the size of the US mid-market, there's a clear opportunity for AXA XL to expand its presence in the US and extend its offering to another segment of the business community. With these two key roles in place, we take another step forward to our mid-market entry.”

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