AXIS Capital Makes Appointments at AXIS Re Europe

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced the addition of senior underwriting professionals to AXIS Re Europe, its newly formed underwriting branch in Zurich.

Stephan Knipper has been appointed executive vice president Underwriting, with responsibility for the Liability and Credit & Bond lines of business. He will, in addition, act as deputy to Karl Mayr, president and CEO of AXIS Re Europe. Knipper joins AXIS Capital from Gerling Global, where he most recently served as a Member of the Board of Management.

Bruno Felix has been appointed senior vice president Underwriting, with responsibility for the Motor line of business. He will also act as marketing officer for France and Belgium. Felix is a qualified actuary and, over the last several years, was the chief underwriter for the Paris branch office of Gerling Global.