AXIS Insurance appoints new chief operating officer

AXIS Insurance, part of Bermuda-based holding company AXIS Capital, has promoted Robert Hartman to chief operating officer.

Hartman currently serves as senior vice president of business development at AXIS Insurance, and assumes the role following the recent promotion of former AXIS Insurance COO Pete Vogt to deputy chief financial officer of AXIS Capital.

Based in the New York office, Hartman will report to AXIS Insurance CEO Peter Wilson.

Hartman has been a senior leader within AXIS Insurance since joining the organisation in November 2015. Prior to that, he was a partner at McKinsey & Company, where he led the Pittsburgh office for five years and was a member of the firm’s insurance practice.

“Rob is a talented and seasoned insurance executive who has a deep background in organisational, operational and financial strategy,” Wilson said. “During his tenure at AXIS, he has helped guide important strategic initiatives, including playing an integral role in the successful acquisition and integration of specialty aviation insurer and reinsurer Aviabel.”

“He is a highly-respected leader within our organisation and someone who embodies AXIS’ values and culture, including our entrepreneurial mindset and performance-driven approach.”

Hartman added: “AXIS has made significant investments in our operations and infrastructure that will help further position our business for growth in today’s rapidly evolving marketplace. We’re only just beginning to tap into our potential as a leader in global specialty insurance.”

“I look forward to continuing to work alongside my AXIS colleagues to further optimize our operations to be market responsive and strengthen strategic relationships with clients, distributors and risk transfer partners.”

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