AXA XL Promotes Harris to Head of Energy, UK & Lloyd’s Market

AXA XL Insurance announced that Nicola Harris has been promoted to head of Energy, UK & Lloyd’s market.

In her new role, Harris is responsible for developing the UK energy book, executing strategy and designing innovative insurance solutions for AXA XL’s energy clients. She will lead a team of underwriters in London.

Nicola Harris

Harris succeeds Peter Welton, who was promoted to chief underwriting officer for Marine, Energy & Aerospace, UK & Lloyd’s market, earlier this year.

Harris has held several senior Energy roles within AXA XL since joining from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) in 2018. Most recently, she was chief of staff, Global Energy. She had previously held the role of regional head of Energy & Marine at AGCS, based in Dubai since 2014. Prior to that, she held several roles at Marsh in London and then Cape Town, where she was appointed regional leader for Power & Energy in 2011.

Source: AXA XL