New
Delhi, April 12, 2021: AXA XL has appointed Sundeep Khera as Head of Marine, UK
& Lloyd’s market, effective 1 July 2021, and Global Head of Hull, effective
immediately.
Mr.
Khera is currently Head of Marine, Asia-Pacific, at AXA XL, based in Singapore.
In his new roles, he will be responsible for driving strategic, profitable
expansion across the UK & Lloyd’s region and the division’s Global Hull
books of business.
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| Sundeep Khera |
Mr.
Khera will relocate to London, UK, to take up his new roles. He will step down
from his role as Head of Marine, Asia-Pacific in July, to ensure the smooth
handover and transition of his current responsibilities.
Mr.
Khera has been with AXA for more than eight years, joining as a Regional
Manager, Asia - Marine & Transport Risk Consulting at AXA Corporate Solutions
in 2013, before later being appointed Head of Marine in 2015. Following the
completion of AXA’s acquisition of XL Catlin in 2019, Mr. Khera was appointed
Head of Marine, Asia-Pacific.
Over
the span of his 25-year career in the marine industry, Mr. Khera also worked
for five years at Emirates Shipping Line in several senior management roles,
including General Manager, Operations – South East Asia and Vessel Planning
Manager, Operations. He had previously been Master Mariner/Captain at Titan
Ocean Pte Ltd / Petro Titan and Chem Oil Corporation/ Link Marine Pte Ltd, and
before that had undertaken Chief Officer, 2nd Officer and 3rd Officer roles for
BW Shipping.
In
addition to his professional qualifications and experience, Mr. Khera also
holds an MBA degree from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business.
Commenting
on the appointment, Peter Welton, CUO - Marine, Energy & Aerospace, UK
& Lloyd’s market at AXA XL, said: “I’m delighted that Sundeep will be
taking on responsibility for our London-based marine business. As a former Master Mariner/Captain in the
field, Sundeep’s strength of leadership and depth of expertise will be key as
we continue to serve our clients and support them in managing the risks they
face today and in the future.”
Anne-Marie
Elder, Global CUO Marine & CUO Marine, Americas, added: “Sundeep has proven
to be a hugely valuable member of the marine team and has built up a strong
reputation both within AXA XL and the global marine insurance market. His high
level of technical expertise and knowledge further strengthens our global hull
business and his appointment is a demonstration of the bench strength we have
available at AXA XL.”
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