Axis Capital taps Chubb executive to lead Axis Re International

Axis Capital Holdings has appointed Lauren Kent (pictured) to be president of Axis Re International.

Kent reports directly to Ann Haugh, chief executive officer of Axis Re and is part of the reinsurance executive team. She is based in Zurich.

Kent is 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, Axis said.

The company added: “This includes driving the profitability of a casualty and specialty portfolio, leading the underwriting and underwriting support teams, and enhancing our value proposition through relationships with brokers and new and existing customers.”

Haugh said: “Lauren is an exemplary reinsurance underwriting leader who brings an impressive array of experience spanning multiple global markets and lines of business.

 “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.”

Kent brings more than 25 years of experience in reinsurance spanning London, European and US markets with a strong focus in the Casualty Treaty market.

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 and Zurich Reinsurance.