AXIS Appoints Mark Gregory as Head of Global Markets and Michael J. McKenna as Head of North America
09 May 2023 - 11:15PM
Business Wire
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital” or the “Company”)
(NYSE: AXS) announced today the following appointments within its
specialty insurance business: Mark Gregory as Head of Global
Markets and the hiring and appointment of Michael J. McKenna as
Head of North America. The newly created leadership positions will
report directly to Vince Tizzio, President and CEO of AXIS.
“Mark and Mike are exceptional leaders who embody our focus on
underwriting and operational excellence. Their leadership will be
essential as we help AXIS realize its full potential as a specialty
underwriter that consistently delivers profitable results to our
shareholders, and value to our customers. To achieve this, we’re
tapping into our heritage as a high performing underwriting company
known for the knowledge and subject-matter expertise of our people,
as well as the high level of service that we provide to our
customers,” said Mr. Tizzio.
As Head of Global Markets, Mr. Gregory – who previously served
as CEO, International Division – will oversee underwriting and
business growth strategies for the Company’s International Retail
business lines (EMEA/APAC/LatAm), as well as its Global Practices
including Cyber and A&H insurance. “Mark is a proven leader
with an expansive understanding of the global specialty and retail
markets and a demonstrated record of success that includes growing
our International Division to be among the top performers in the
London and Lloyd’s marketplace,” commented Mr. Tizzio.
Mr. McKenna will have oversight of underwriting and business
growth strategies for the Company’s North America Wholesale and
Retail businesses. Global Distribution (Insurance) and Digital will
also report to him. Prior to joining AXIS, he held CUO roles with
Falvey Insurance Group, The Hartford (Global Specialty Division),
and Navigators (U.S. Insurance Segment), and served as SVP of the
Specialty Reinsurance Division at Aon Benfield. “Mike is an
excellent leader with deep underwriting acumen, who has
successfully guided specialty underwriting functions at high
caliber organizations while creating, implementing, and executing
strategies that have delivered sustainable profitable growth
businesses,” said Mr. Tizzio.
About AXIS Capital
AXIS Capital, through its operating subsidiaries, is a global
specialty underwriter and provider of insurance and reinsurance
solutions. The Company has shareholders’ equity of $5.0 billion at
March 31, 2023, and locations in Bermuda, the United States,
Europe, Singapore and Canada. Its operating subsidiaries have been
assigned a financial strength rating of "A+" ("Strong") by Standard
& Poor’s and "A" ("Excellent") by A.M. Best. For more
information about AXIS Capital, visit our website at
www.axiscapital.com.
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