AXA XL promotes trio to grow UK book of business

Re/insurer AXA XL has made a number of appointments in its UK client and distribution team, based in London.

Allan Murley has been named as head of broker management, UK to profitably grow the UK book of business. He joined XL Group as a client distribution leader in 2014. Prior to that, he worked at Zurich as head of business and broker development, having started his career in insurance in 1994 as an engineering underwriter at HSB.

Tim Smith has been appointed as head of client management for the UK. He joined AXA XL in 2018 as a senior casualty underwriter. Previously, Smith worked at Willis, Independent Insurance, QBE, and Zurich in roles spanning across claims, underwriting and business development.

Finally, Christine Cook will take up the role of head of portfolio solutions for the UK. She joined Catlin in 2001 as an underwriting assistant in the marine team. In her most recent role as a senior class underwriter, she was responsible for the underwriting, management and strategic development of portfolio deals, as well as devising and executing the business strategy for UK MGA Angel.

All the three executives will report to Louise Piper, head of UK client distribution.

“I am delighted that Allan, Tim and Christine have been appointed in their new roles. As we move forward as one AXA XL, they will play an essential role in delivering our strategy for UK clients and brokers and providing them with access to the broader capabilities of the AXA Group,” said Piper.

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