AXIS expands Draper’s role to Head of AXIS Re, Haugh named Group COO
ReinsuranceNe.ws·2026-02-04 09:00

Core Insights - AXIS Capital Holdings Limited has expanded Dan Draper's role to include Head of AXIS Re and appointed Ann Haugh as Group Chief Operations Officer (COO) as part of a leadership development process [1][3] Leadership Changes - Dan Draper, currently Group Chief Underwriting Officer, will oversee AXIS' global specialty reinsurance business while remaining based in London [3] - Ann Haugh, previously CEO of AXIS Re since June 2022, will focus on driving operational excellence and transformation from New York [4][5] - Lauren Kent has been promoted to Head of Global Casualty and Specialty, reporting directly to Draper [5] Organizational Structure - Draper will also take responsibility for AXIS ILS Unit and AXIS Capacity Solutions, while Reserving and Capital Modeling functions will now report to the CFO organization [4] - The changes aim to adapt the business to the dynamic risk environment and enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency [6]