AXIS Capital poaches Swiss Re and Ascent execs to boost cyber team

AXIS Capital Holdings has strengthened its cyber insurance team with the addition of senior executives Neil Arklie and Delvin Tillett.

Arklie joins AXIS Insurance following 13 years in various roles at Swiss Re, most recently as senior cyber and technology product manager. Prior to that, he has held underwriting roles at Provincial (now part of Axa) and Chubb.

As vice president of financial lines, and lead underwriter for its London-based international cyber insurance unit, Arklie will lead a team of underwriters focused on writing cyber, media, film and television, and technology coverage for AXIS insurance’s international division.

Joining Arklie on the recently expanded AXIS London cyber insurance team is Tillett, who has been appointed as associate vice president of financial lines, and will provide underwriting support across cyber, technology and media liability lines.

Tillett joins AXIS from managing general agency Ascent Underwriting, where he served as an underwriter specialized in cyber.

Mark Gregory, CEO of AXIS insurance's international division, said: "Neil and Delvin are key additions to a growing cyber team that is just beginning to tap into its potential as we continue to leverage AXIS’ platform at Lloyd’s and expand our capabilities.

"One of the first market underwriters to specialize in cyber, Neil brings proven leadership and experience that also crosses into the media and technology sectors. Additionally, Delvin is a talented cyber expert, and our clients will benefit significantly from his in-depth knowledge of the sector."

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