Paul Howard has been promoted to head of coverholder management at AXA XL.
In a statement, AXA XL explained that Mr. Howard will be responsible for developing and executing a new U.K. coverholder commercial strategy and engagement model. He will be based in London and will report to Louise Piper, head of client and distribution management in the United Kingdom, and to Philippe Gouraud, global head of strategic distribution.
Mr. Howard has more than 30 years' experience in insurance and risk management. He began his career as a claims adjuster at Merrett Syndicates and subsequently undertook an underwriting role there and later at Chandler Syndicates.
In 1995, he undertook the position of risk manager of Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and the West Midlands Fire Service, before joining J Sainsbury plc two years later, where he rose to the position of head of insurance and risk management.
Mr. Howard joined Catlin in 2011 as a client and distribution leader.
Mr. Gouraud commented, "Coverholders, managing general agents, and underwriting agencies play a central role in the distribution of commercial insurance today and we don't see this role diminishing; we see it intensifying. That is why we have appointed Paul to lead our coverholder engagement strategies and develop a bespoke value proposition responding to our U.K. coverholders' specific needs.
"By further combining our underwriting capabilities and strong capital base with the agility of our U.K. coverholders, we will bring even more innovative and compelling solutions to the marketplace."
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Victoria Spears
Victoria Prussen Spears is senior vice president of Meyerowitz Communications Inc., a law firm marketing communications consulting company. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and Brooklyn Law School, Ms. Spears was an attorney at a leading New York City law firm before joining Meyerowitz Communications. She may be contacted at [email protected].