AXIS makes Berkley hire and key promotion in US Programs

AXIS Capital Holdings has made two appointments within the US Programs, property and casualty team of its AXIS Insurance business unit.

Tim McGee has been promoted to the role of senior vice president (SVP), US Programs underwriting officer. In his new role, McGee will be responsible for helping guide strategic direction and underwriting best practices across AXIS’ US Programs business. Previously, he served as SVP, programme manager for AXIS, and will continue to work in the company’s Alpharetta, Georgia, office. McGee joined AXIS in 2010.

The company has hired Franklin Maccotan as vice president, US Programs. Also serving in a newly-created role, Maccotan will be responsible for the oversight of select programs in the property and casualty sector, based in Seattle.

Maccotan has more than 20 years of insurance experience, including 14 years in the P&C sector. He joins AXIS from Seattle-based Berkley North Pacific (a Berkley Company), where he led the home-office underwriting team. Previously, he worked at CNA, where his roles included serving as the company’s manufacturing segment’s assistant vice president for the Western Zone.

Both the executives will report to John Tatum, head of US Programs, AXIS Insurance.

“During his seven years at AXIS, Tim has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and has led a number of our key initiatives for our US Programs business,” Tatum said. “His combined management experience, underwriting expertise and product knowledge will help AXIS further develop more advanced offerings for our clients as our team continues to grow.

He added: “In hiring Franklin, we are bringing onboard a proven talent within the property and casualty space, who has extensive knowledge of the complex risks associated with these programs. Franklin’s track record of success and broad range of experience will further strengthen our team as we continue to expand.”

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