AXA XL snags HDI Global/Lockton talent for PI UK & Lloyd’s market

AXA XL Insurance has hired a HDI Global senior underwriter to boost its professional (PI) book of business in the UK and Lloyd’s market.

Sarah White (pictured) has been with HDI Global Specialty SE for almost 13 years. She joined the firm (formerly Inter Hannover) as an assistant underwriter in 2010, before being promoted to underwriter and later, senior underwriter and product lead for SME lawyers. White began her insurance career in 2006 as an account manager in the professional indemnity team at Lockton (formerly Alexander Forbes).

In her new role as senior underwriter, PI, UK & Lloyd’s, she will be responsible for helping to deliver the strategic, profitable growth of  AXA XL’s professional indemnity book of business in the UK and establishing and developing relationships with key brokers and clients, including large global professional service firms, such as accountants, architects, engineers and law firms.

Stuart Essex, head of professional indemnity, UK & Lloyd's market, said: "As the global economy continues to brace for the challenges of a recessionary environment, our clients are faced with increasing complexities around the services they provide.

“Having the right talent in place to help our clients manage these risks is more important than ever, which is why I’m pleased that Sarah will be taking on the role of Senior Underwriter. Her significant knowledge and experience – particularly in relation to legal professionals – will add great value in helping us to deliver on our strategy as we continue to develop our Professional Indemnity book in the UK.”

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