Axis Capital Holdings Limited has appointed Gabriel Galanski as head of North America property and casualty programmes.

Mr Galanski, formerly with Macquarie Insurance Facility, will be responsible for advancing the company’s efforts to deliver a delegated authority presence that is closely aligned with its distribution strategy, while leveraging its deep partner relationships.

Mr Galanski reports to John Van Decker, president of global financial lines, and he will also work in close partnership with the company’s wholesale division, led by Carlton Maner, Axis wholesale CEO.

Mr Galanski was previously an associate client executive at Marsh & McLennan and, before that, served as a captain in the United States Marine Corps.