AXA XL Announces Insurance P&C Leaders
AXA XL announced that Mark Flanagan has been appointed to the new role of Head of Property & Casualty, Bermuda.
A spokesperson said, “AXA XL announced today that Mark Flanagan has been appointed to the new role of Head of Property & Casualty, Bermuda.
“Mr. Flanagan, who reports to Noel Pearman, Chief Underwriting Officer, Bermuda within AXA XL’s Insurance business, has more than 20 years of underwriting experience, including the past 12 years with AXA XL.
“In the new role, his responsibilities include leading the Bermuda P&C underwriting team with a focus on growing the Property line of business ; developing and managing client relationships across both lines of business; and leading a client-centric approach in providing consistent, innovative and customized solutions.
“Mr. Flanagan was formerly Senior Vice President, Chief Property Underwriter / Head of Property Bermuda at AXA XL.
“He holds a Master of Arts in Economics and Accounting from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, a Master of Science in Energy & Fire Safety Engineering from Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh, and an MBA in Strategic Risk Management from Edinburgh Business School. He received the FCII: Fellow & Chartered Insurer designation from the Chartered Insurance Institute in London, UK.”
Commenting on Mr. Flanagan’s appointment, Mr. Pearman said : “We congratulate Mark on his appointment to this new role. Given Mark’s industry experience and knowledge as well as his successful track record in leading our profitable Property business, we are confident that our Bermuda Insurance P&C Team will strengthen AXA XL’s position in the Bermuda market.”
The spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Property & Casualty Leadership Team members reporting to Mr. Flanagan are:
- Rebecca Dupré – Senior Vice President, Head of Casualty Products – who has 36 years of insurance industry experience in Bermuda and the US. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree and Masters of Business Administration from the University of New Orleans.
- Karen Smith – Senior Vice President, Casualty Products, who has 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from McMaster University and a Master of Science degree from the University of Ottawa and has earned Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter [CPCU] and Associate in Reinsurance [ARe] designations.
- Arketa Tucker – Senior Vice President, Product Line Leader who has 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from St. John’s University [formerly The College of Insurance] in New York and she is a member of the Bermuda Society for Healthcare Risk Management [BSHRM], which is a chapter of the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management [ASHRM].
- Stephanie Outerbridge – Vice President, Property Underwriting Manager, who has 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University and has earned CPCU and ARe designations.”
Mr. Flanagan said : “I am grateful for this opportunity to work directly with such well-respected and seasoned industry professionals in leading AXA XL’s P&C Bermuda Insurance Team. We look forward to embracing growth opportunities as we continue to support our broking partners and clients in addressing constantly emerging and evolving complex risks.”
