AXA XL taps ‘seasoned insurance exec’ to lead construction in UK & Lloyd’s

Re/insurer  AXA XL has tapped one of its “seasoned insurance executive” to lead its construction business for the UK and Lloyd’s region, driving its strategic and profitable development.

Al Baker (pictured) has been promoted to head of construction, UK & Lloyd’s market, having served in the position on an interim basis since last September.

Baker has extensive experience across distribution and construction. He joined Carillion in 2002 and undertook various engineering and construction roles while gaining Chartered status. He joined  AXA Matrix Risk Consultants as a construction risk consultant in 2010, before moving to Paris with  AXA Corporate Solutions as global infrastructure practice leader in 2015. In 2019, he joined  AXA XL, where he was promoted several times before assuming his current position. Baker has also acted as a mentor for three cohorts of Lloyd’s Lab insurtech startups.

Anish Jadav, chief underwriting officer of retail P&C, UK & Lloyd’s, said: “We want to ensure that  AXA XL has the best reputation and portfolio for construction business in the UK market, and we’re building a skilled and experienced team to help us achieve that ambition.

“Al is already a valued member of the senior construction team and I’m delighted that he’ll be taking on responsibility for leading our UK construction business. Al has been with  AXA since 2010, so has built up a solid reputation within the business, in addition to a wealth of industry knowledge. He’s exceptionally well-placed to help us deliver on our goals as we look to profitably grow our UK construction business and continue to provide our clients with the superior level of service that they’re accustomed to.”

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