AXIS Re taps Chubb talent to lead international business

Bermuda-based  AXIS Capital Holdings has tapped a senior executive from Chubb with 25 years of experience in reinsurance spanning London, European and US markets to lead its international business.

Lauren Kent (pictured) has been appointed as president of AXIS Re International. Based in the company’s Zurich office, Kent will report directly to Ann Haugh, CEO of AXIS Re and join the reinsurance executive team.

In his new role, Kent will be responsible for leading the international division of AXIS Re and shaping its strategy in alignment with the strategic priorities of the global reinsurance business and the broader company. This includes driving the profitability of a casualty and specialty portfolio, and leading the underwriting and underwriting support teams.

Most recently, Kent was senior vice president, international casualty manager at Chubb Tempest Re in Zurich. She has also held positions at companies including Endurance Specialty, Endurance Worldwide, GE Employers Reinsurance Corporation and Zurich Reinsurance. She specialises in multiple specialist lines of business, with a strong focus in the casualty treaty market.

“Lauren is an exemplary reinsurance underwriting leader who brings an impressive array of experience spanning multiple global markets and lines of business,” said Haugh. “She will be an enormous asset to both AXIS Re and our customers as we continue to advance our leadership in specialist reinsurance and in key international markets.”

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