AXIS Capital Holdings Limited is launching an enterprise-wide global underwriting and analytics unit ("GUA") to partner with its underwriting, claims, and actuarial teams.
AXIS also named Eric Gesick as group chief underwriting officer.
"Through our global underwriting and analytics unit, we are creating a Data and Analytics Center of Excellence that builds upon our philosophy of coupling human ingenuity with powerful tools and insights. GUA will enhance our ability to deliver disciplined underwriting and offer even more value to our clients and partners," said Albert Benchimol, the president and chief executive officer of AXIS.
"Eric is the ideal candidate to lead GUA. A proven leader within AXIS, he brings deep knowledge of our business and the market, and a keen understanding of the transformations that are reshaping our industry," Mr. Benchimol added.
Mr. Gesick, who currently serves as chief risk and actuarial officer, will continue to report to Mr. Benchimol and serve on the company's executive committee. He has been a member of AXIS' management team since joining the company in 2012.
His current responsibilities will be handled by Daniel Draper, who has been promoted to chief actuary, and Carol Collins, who has been appointed chief risk officer. Both will report to Peter Vogt, chief financial officer. Mr. Draper and Ms. Collins currently serve as chief risk analytics officer and head of risk governance, respectively.
AXIS also promoted Meghan Anzelc, Ph.D., to chief analytics officer, reporting to Mr. Gesick. Dr. Anzelc, head of data and analytics for the company's insurance business, has expanded her role to include guiding the growth of the global Data and Analytics Center of Excellence.
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