AXIS promotes Edward Ashby to Chief Commercial Officer

AXIS Capital Holdings has promoted Edward Ashby to the newly created position of Chief Commercial Officer. In addition to continuing his role as the Global Head of Distribution for insurance, Ashby’s expanded responsibilities will include elevating AXIS’ business development strategies, enhancing its market visibility and the global reach of its franchise, and helping support and drive key strategic initiatives of the CEO’s Office.

Ashby joined AXIS in 2014 as Head of US Distribution for its insurance business, and his role expanded to Global Head of Distribution for insurance in 2015. Previously, he spent nine years at QBE where he rose to become Head of Global Distribution – North America. Ashby began his career as an underwriter, rising to become Head of Credit & Surety within QBE’s North America business.

“Under Ed’s direction we have significantly transformed and enhanced our global distribution strategy while deepening and expanding our customer relationships, which has been a critical enabler to record production within our insurance business and the growth of our global platform. Ed’s leadership will be integral as we continue to elevate and grow the AXIS franchise, unlock new revenue opportunities, and provide even further value to our customers.” – Vince Tizzio, President and CEO of AXIS.