AXA XL Taps Scott Dalton To Head Americas Energy Property Business

AXA XL has promoted Scott Dalton to head its energy property insurance business in the Americas. He was previously senior underwriter.

In his new role, Mr. Dalton assumes underwriting management responsibility for AXA XL's book of property insurance for energy businesses, which include oil and gas, power generation, process industries, and chemical companies.

Since joining AXA XL in 2006, Mr. Dalton has helped build the company's energy book of business and cultivate business relationships with brokers and energy clients. Before joining AXA XL, he held underwriting positions focused on serving the energy industry with Liberty International, AIG, and Zurich. Mr. Dalton is a graduate of the City University of New York—Brooklyn College.

"AXA XL's reputation and experience in handling complicated industrial risks, like those faced by energy businesses, are well known. It's underwriting experts like Scott, and his 25 years of experience helping address energy companies' property insurance needs, that have helped build that reputation," Michele Sansone, AXA XL's chief underwriting officer, property, said in a statement. "We're excited to see Scott step into this leadership role as we continue to meet the property protection needs of energy industry leaders."