AXIS Re bolsters North American casualty team to take advantage of changing market

AXIS Re, the reinsurance business segment of Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings, has bolstered its North American casualty team with underwriting hires from TransRe and Safety National Re, as it seeks to adapt to the changing market.

Lydia LaSalata joins AXIS Re as a senior underwriter for professional liability. She comes from Safety National Re where she was vice president within the financial lines treaty team.

Matthew Trinkle joins as an underwriter for casualty & alternative risk. He comes from Transatlantic Re where he was an assistant vice president.

Dan Osterrieder, head of casualty North America at AXIS Re, said: “We’re excited to welcome Lydia and Matt to the team. As we adapt our North America Casualty business to the changing market and continue to deepen relationships with our strategic partners, their perspectives will be key.

“Lydia brings significant Professional Liability experience and underwriting expertise. Matt’s background in Casualty reinsurance will also be a strong asset to the team.”