AXA XL Taps Charles Lee as Regional Global Risk Management Head

AXA XL has appointed Charles Lee to head its global risk management business in the southwest region of the United States.

Based in Los Angeles, Mr. Lee will be responsible for managing all aspects of the underwriting operations within his region, including portfolio profitability, new business production, and broker and client relationships for US risk management and multinational businesses.

"We are delighted to welcome Charles to our team. His extensive industry experience, along with his deep client and broker relationships, will be a great asset to our group," Chris Kopser, president, primary casualty, Americas at AXA XL, said in a statement. "We look forward to working together to drive innovation and growth in our southwest region's primary casualty business."

Mr. Lee joins AXA XL from Chubb, where he was senior vice president and global client executive and led the global casualty Pacific south region in Los Angeles. He has also led multiple specialized casualty departments in the Toronto, New York, and western US markets.

AXA XL's global risk management insurance team provides global primary insurance programs for US-based companies. Available coverages for multinational businesses include general liability, excess commercial auto, foreign voluntary workers compensation, and employers liability.