AXA XL Insurance promotes to boost controlled insurance program

AXA XL Insurance has promoted Meredith Baron to lead its controlled insurance program business, part of AXA XL’s North America Construction business.

Baron is based in Exton, Pennsylvania and reports to Michael McKinley, head of Construction Primary Casualty.

Baron began her insurance career in 2008 as a technical specialist in AXA XL’s Surplus Lines Operations. When AXA XL first started its North America Construction business in 2011, Meredith joined its Excess Casualty team as an Assistant Underwriter. She was promoted to underwriting in 2012.  She joined the Wrap Up team as a Senior Underwriter in 2015 and has been involved in growing this business line ever since.

McKinley said: “Meredith has dedicated her insurance career to serving contractors, having joined AXA XL’s Construction team as it was just getting off the ground. Our contractor clients depend on Meredith’s dedication, hard work, and underwriting expertise. She’s has made many contributions to the organization for the past 15 years and now in her new Underwriting Manager role, she’ll continue to grow our Controlled Insurance Programs business.”