Bermuda-based (re)insurer AXIS Capital has appointed Pauline Morley as head of errors and omissions (E&O) in the US. In her new role, Morley will lead the growth and advancement of the AXIS offering in the professional liability (PL) market and report to John Van Decker, head of global financial lines. Previously, she served as senior vice president of miscellaneous professional, and architects and engineers liability at Argo Group. She brings to AXIS more than 35 years of PL underwriting and leadership experience, having held senior positions at Western World Insurance Group, Travelers, Tokio Marine HCC and USI Affinity. Van Decker comments: “Pauline brings extensive E&O expertise in addition to proven leadership skills that are integral to building on our position in the PL market. “She will help shape the direction of our portfolio by deepening our existing broker relationships, pursuing additional sectors for profitable growth, and bolstering our existing underwriting strength.”