Sompo taps AXA XL for UK distribution drive
Bermuda-based re/insurer Sompo International has tapped AXA XL to accelerate its distribution activities across the London market and the UK.
The property and casualty insurer has hired Allan Murley as the new head of distribution insurance for the UK market.
Murley will take up the role in the fourth quarter of 2024. Based in London, he will oversee the coordination, development and delivery of Sompo’s UK distribution activities across the London market and regionally.
Murley, who has more than 30 years of industry experience, joins from AXA XL where he was head of UK broker management since 2019. His previous roles span 10 years at XL Group and 13 years at Zurich.
Bob Thaker, CEO of commercial P&C insurance at Sompo (UK), said: “Allan is a well-known and highly respected insurance professional with a proven track record of success over many years. His experience, acumen and understanding of the market, combined with outstanding leadership skills will help us drive momentum across Sompo’s business in the UK and support our ambitions for continued profitable growth.”
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