AXA XL has appointed Ed Totten as its new head of construction casualty and integrated its primary and excess casualty lines.  

Totten has more than 20 years of experience in construction and casualty insurance, and since 2010 has developed the excess construction team at AXA.  

Previously, he was the senior vice-president and profit centre head for excess construction at the company, and his prior roles included leadership positions at Zurich and AIG.  

AXA XL Americas construction and energy chief underwriting officer Jon Tellekamp said: “Known for his strategic leadership and deep industry knowledge, Ed has built a reputation for fostering strong relationships with brokers and clients alike. 

“His commitment to excellence and his forward-thinking approach makes him an ideal leader to drive AXA XL’s casualty construction underwriting team into its next chapter of growth and success.” 

The North America Construction insurance team offers primary and excess casualty, as well as professional and pollution liability, builders risk and subcontractor default insurance.  

The team also provides risk engineering services aimed at supporting safety and loss prevention for contractors, in addition to guidance on construction claims management. 

Tellekamp stated: ” By aligning our primary and excess construction insurance under Ed’s leadership, we can provide our clients with fewer coverage gaps and more efficient decision-making, ultimately strengthening their risk resilience.” 

Last month, the company integrated its AXA Group and AXA XL Ceded Reinsurance teams and will led by Guy Van Hecke.