AXIS Promotes Steve Cucciniello to Head of Primary Casualty
PEMBROKE, Bermuda February 5, 2025 – AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital” or “AXIS” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AXS) today announced the promotion of Steve Cucciniello to Head of Primary Casualty, effective immediately. He reports to Anna Tan, Head of Wholesale Casualty at AXIS.
In this role, Mr. Cucciniello will lead the AXIS Primary Casualty team, providing dedicated leadership for the portfolio. He will be responsible for advancing the AXIS Primary Casualty strategy by partnering closely with strategic brokers and delivering elevated service to customers.
Mr. Cucciniello’s assignment underscores AXIS’ focus on driving targeted growth within casualty by leveraging high caliber talent for the industries it covers, including but not limited to construction, manufacturing, real estate, and hospitality.
“Steve’s leadership within AXIS and vast experience in primary casualty underwriting make him the ideal leader for our team,” Ms. Tan said. “His knowledge and expertise position him perfectly to build a strong, sustainable, and balanced book across North America.”
Mr. Cucciniello joined AXIS in 2014 and most recently served as Senior Vice President, Primary Casualty. He brings over 30 years of industry experience to his new role.
About AXIS Capital
AXIS Capital, through its operating subsidiaries, is a global specialty underwriter and provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. The Company has shareholders' equity of $6.1 billion at December 31, 2024, and locations in Bermuda, the United States, Europe, Singapore, and Canada. Its operating subsidiaries have been assigned a financial strength rating of "A+" ("Strong") by Standard & Poor's and "A" ("Excellent") by A.M. Best. For more information about AXIS Capital, visit our website at www.axiscapital.com.
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