Axis promotes Steve Cucciniello to head of primary casualty
Bermudian-based Axis Capital Holdings Ltd has promoted Steve Cucciniello to head of primary casualty.
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.
The company said: “Mr Cucciniello’s assignment underscores Axis’s focus on driving targeted growth within casualty by leveraging high calibre talent for the industries it covers, including but not limited to construction, manufacturing, real estate, and hospitality.”
Ms Tan said: “Steve’s leadership within Axis and vast experience in primary casualty underwriting make him the ideal leader for our team. His knowledge and expertise position him perfectly to build a strong, sustainable, and balanced book across North America.”
The company said Mr Cucciniello, who joined Axis in 2014 and most recently served as senior vice-president, primary casualty, has more than 30 years of industry experience.