Axa XL has promoted Underwriting Manager Kim McEwan to Head of Casualty and Product Manager Management Liability Ewen McKay to Head of Financial Lines. 

The insurer announced the appointments as Head of Long Tail Lines Rory Morison leaves to join US specialty insurer Markel as Australia MD. 

“In light of these promotions, and to streamline our leadership structure, we have made the decision not to replace Rory’s position as Head of Long Tail Lines,” Axa XL says in a statement to insuranceNEWS.com.au. 

“We thank Rory for his many years of service with Axa XL as he finishes up his 21-year tenure with the company later this month, and we wish him all the best.” 

Ms McEwan and Mr McKay commenced their new roles recently and have already made a difference to the business, Axa XL says. 

“Together, Kim and Ewen's collaborative efforts have propelled our growth momentum across both the Axa XL and Brooklyn brands.”