AXIS hires underwriting innovation leader from Cincinnati

AXIS Insurance, the specialty insurance business segment of AXIS Capital Holdings, has hired Carol Chavers as underwriting innovation lead for its small specialty commercial business.

Chavers has nearly 30 years of underwriting experience, having held several leadership positions centered around small business and digital operational models.

She joins AXIS from The Cincinnati Insurance Company, where she was vice president of small business and led the design and development of an automated underwriting platform. Prior to that, she worked as an assistant vice president of small business at CNA Financial. She also worked for Zurich North America as a vice president underwriter for small-mid commercial markets underwriter.

In her new role, Chavers will be responsible for underwriting processes, business results and advancements in the business unit’s digital underwriting capabilities. Her initial focus will be to lead strategic growth for the new AXIS home based business product, which offers customised coverage designed specifically for the unique environment in which a home business operates.

Chavers will report to Jill Bryant, head of small specialty commercial at AXIS Insurance.

“Home-based businesses across the US require customized solutions, simple to understand and easy to implement,” said Bryant. “Under Carol’s leadership, we will continue to enhance how we bring a digital-first product to market, and create strong alliances with strategic partners who share our passion for creating insurance products that are fit for today’s entrepreneurs.”

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