AXA XL has appointed Michelle Bailey to the new role of head of professional in Bermuda.
In her new role, she will report to Noel Pearman, chief underwriting officer at AXA XL Bermuda, and lead the professional lines underwriting team, including D&O, employment practices liability (EPL), wage and hour (W&H), errors and omissions, and cyber lines of business.
Her responsibilities also include developing and effectively managing client relationships across all lines, as well as overseeing the execution of strategies to drive profitable growth.
Bailey was senior vice president and product line leader for the EPL and W&H coverage lines at AXA XL Bermuda, with more than 20 years of industry experience. She is also a board member of the Bermuda Foundation for Insurance Studies.
Commenting on the appointment, Pearman says: “[Michelle] is well respected within the Bermuda market and beyond for her extensive expertise in underwriting, focusing on a diverse portfolio primarily for Fortune 500 clients.
“Michelle and her team play an instrumental role in AXA XL’s commitment to address the existing and future risk management needs of our large commercial clients.”
