Axa XL hires former Zurich property underwriter

Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA, Thursday named Lindsay Hermann head of property for its Central zone.

Chicago-based Ms. Hermann was previously assistant vice president of large property underwriting management at Zurich North America.

She joined Zurich in 2003 and held various positions in its property insurance operations.

At Axa XL, she will lead a regional property team focused on complex property risks and report to Michele Sansone, chief underwriting officer, property and multinational solutions, Americas.