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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
AXA XL appoints new construction casualty head
AXA XL has appointed Ed Totten as its new head of construction casualty and integrated its primary and excess casualty lines. Totten has more than 20 years of experience in construction and casualty insurance, and since 2010 has developed the excess construction team at AXA. Previously, he was the senior vice-president and profit centre head for excess construction at the company, and his prior roles included leadership positions at Zurich and AIG. AXA XL Americas construction and energy chief underwriting officer Jon Tellekamp said: "Known for his strategic leadership and deep industry knowledge, Ed has built a reputation for fostering strong relationships with brokers and clients alike. 'His commitment to excellence and his forward-thinking approach makes him an ideal leader to drive AXA XL's casualty construction underwriting team into its next chapter of growth and success." The North America Construction insurance team offers primary and excess casualty, as well as professional and pollution liability, builders risk and subcontractor default insurance. The team also provides risk engineering services aimed at supporting safety and loss prevention for contractors, in addition to guidance on construction claims management. Tellekamp stated: " By aligning our primary and excess construction insurance under Ed's leadership, we can provide our clients with fewer coverage gaps and more efficient decision-making, ultimately strengthening their risk resilience." Last month, the company integrated its AXA Group and AXA XL Ceded Reinsurance teams and will led by Guy Van Hecke. "AXA XL appoints new construction casualty head " was originally created and published by Life Insurance International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CTV News
6 days ago
- CTV News
Death of motorcyclist marks 20th fatal crash in Edmonton this year
A man killed in a motorcycle crash in Edmonton on Tuesday is the 20th person to die on city streets this year.
Arab News
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
One dead after Ukrainian drone attack on Russia, governor says
MOSCOW: One person has died in Russia's Voronezh region after being wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack, Voronezh Governor Alexander Gusev said on Wednesday on his Telegram channel.
Globe and Mail
26-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Markel International appoints Collin Sim as first Casualty Underwriter in Singapore
SINGAPORE , June 25, 2025 /CNW/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced the appointment of Collin Sim as Casualty Underwriter, marking the establishment of the company's first dedicated casualty underwriting position in Singapore . In her new role, Sim will be responsible for developing Markel's Casualty presence in Southeast Asia and the broader Asian market. She will focus on building and maintaining strategic relationships with brokers and clients while managing a portfolio of risks in accordance with Markel's underwriting principles. Her appointment supports the company's strategic expansion of casualty underwriting capabilities across the Asia Pacific region. Sim brings over two decades of casualty underwriting expertise across Asia to Markel. She most recently served as Assistant Vice President of General Casualty at Allied World, where she was responsible for managing general casualty direct and facultative business across Southeast Asian markets. Prior to that, she spent 17 years at Gen Re, where she played an instrumental role in developing casualty facultative books across multiple Asian markets, including Singapore , Malaysia , Brunei , and China . Wanshi Lin , Head of Singapore, said: "We are delighted to welcome Collin to Markel. Her extensive experience and deep understanding of the Asian casualty market will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence in the region. This strategic appointment demonstrates our commitment to building strong underwriting capabilities and delivering exceptional service to our clients and partners across Asia Pacific ." Christian Stobbs , Managing Director - Asia Pacific, commented: "Collin's appointment represents a significant milestone in our regional growth strategy. Her proven track record in developing profitable casualty portfolios and her deep relationships across the Asian insurance market make her the ideal candidate to establish and grow our casualty practice in Singapore ." About Markel Insurance We are Markel Insurance, a leading global specialty insurer with a truly people-first approach. As the insurance operations within the Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), we leverage a broad array of capabilities and expertise to create intelligent solutions for the most complex specialty insurance needs. However, it is our people – and the deep, valued relationships they develop with colleagues, brokers and clients – that differentiates us worldwide.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Markel International appoints Collin Sim as first Casualty Underwriter in Singapore
SINGAPORE, June 25, 2025 /CNW/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced the appointment of Collin Sim as Casualty Underwriter, marking the establishment of the company's first dedicated casualty underwriting position in Singapore. In her new role, Sim will be responsible for developing Markel's Casualty presence in Southeast Asia and the broader Asian market. She will focus on building and maintaining strategic relationships with brokers and clients while managing a portfolio of risks in accordance with Markel's underwriting principles. Her appointment supports the company's strategic expansion of casualty underwriting capabilities across the Asia Pacific region. Sim brings over two decades of casualty underwriting expertise across Asia to Markel. She most recently served as Assistant Vice President of General Casualty at Allied World, where she was responsible for managing general casualty direct and facultative business across Southeast Asian markets. Prior to that, she spent 17 years at Gen Re, where she played an instrumental role in developing casualty facultative books across multiple Asian markets, including Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, and China. Wanshi Lin, Head of Singapore, said: "We are delighted to welcome Collin to Markel. Her extensive experience and deep understanding of the Asian casualty market will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence in the region. This strategic appointment demonstrates our commitment to building strong underwriting capabilities and delivering exceptional service to our clients and partners across Asia Pacific." Christian Stobbs, Managing Director - Asia Pacific, commented: "Collin's appointment represents a significant milestone in our regional growth strategy. Her proven track record in developing profitable casualty portfolios and her deep relationships across the Asian insurance market make her the ideal candidate to establish and grow our casualty practice in Singapore." About Markel InsuranceWe are Markel Insurance, a leading global specialty insurer with a truly people-first approach. As the insurance operations within the Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), we leverage a broad array of capabilities and expertise to create intelligent solutions for the most complex specialty insurance needs. However, it is our people – and the deep, valued relationships they develop with colleagues, brokers and clients – that differentiates us worldwide. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Markel View original content to download multimedia:
