James Hamilton has been appointed to the newly created position of global head of accident and health insurance at Axis Insurance, the insurance business segment of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., Axis announced Wednesday.
In this role, Mr. Hamilton will be responsible for leading Axis Insurance’s accident and health business in both the United States and international markets, the Bermuda-based company said in a statement. Mr. Hamilton joined Axis in 2010 and served for eight years as executive vice president and CEO, North America Insurance, for the company’s accident and health business unit.
Mr. Hamilton will report directly to Axis Insurance CEO Peter Wilson and will be based in Chicago.
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. on Wednesday reported net income of $92.9 million for the second quarter of 2018, up 9.2% compared with same period in 2017.