AXONU UNDERWRITING - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Underwriter - Cargo / Stock Throughput
Adair is starting his 10th year in the insurance industry, with his career to date split evenly between time working in London and Santiago, Chile. Read More
Job Titles:
- Underwriter, Professional Liability
Aidan is a recent graduate from Loyola University Maryland with a degree in Finance. Read More
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- Member of the Crisis Management Team
- Senior Vice President
- Senior Vice President & Partner - Crisis Management
Alex Pittignano is a Senior Vice President & Partner with Axon Underwriting bringing 20 years of diverse insurance underwriting and leadership experience. Read More
Brand joined Axon in March 2022. His professional career began in 2004 as an environmental consultant primarily focused on the investigation, remediation, and regulatory compliance of retail petroleum sites and industrial facilities throughout the East Coast. Read More
Job Titles:
- Underwriting Technical Assistant
Camille has been in the insurance space for 9+ years, after earning her Bachelor's of Science in Sociology from Kennesaw State University. Read More
Job Titles:
- Assistant Vice President - AxonPro
Chris joined Axon in May 2021 as part of the Axon Pro team where he is underwriting Architects & Engineers and Miscellaneous Professional Liability primarily on the East Coast and Chicago.
He comes to Axon with 15 years of Architects & Engineers and Miscellaneous Professional Liability experience having held underwriting and management positions at Hiscox, AmTrust, Arch and most recently, Argo. While his focus is A&E and MPL, Chris has also underwritten Allied Healthcare, GL, Privacy, Crime and Owners Protective Professional Indemnity (OPPI).
Chris is a proud graduate of Fairfield University with a B.S. in Mathematics.
Chris joined Axon in May 2021 as part of the Axon Pro team where he is underwriting Architects & Engineers and Miscellaneous Professional Liability primarily on the East Coast and Chicago. Read More
Job Titles:
- Senior Executive
- Vice President - AxonPro
Dan is an established senior executive in the Professional Liability marketplace that has a reputation for building and managing successful and highly profitable books of business. Read More
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- Underwriting Manager / Axon Underwriting Services, LLC
David joined Axon in January 2017 as an Underwriting Manager, where he is responsible for underwriting and developing Axon's various products and services. He is also involved in the identification of, and product deployment for, new market segments.
David began his insurance career as an environmental underwriter at James River Insurance Company, helping the company start its Environmental Division. David then joined Markel Corporation and served as an Underwriting Manager in the Southeast's Environmental and Energy Product Line. He has 13 years of insurance carrier experience underwriting general liability, contractor's pollution liability, pollution legal liability, products pollution liability, professional liability and excess casualty for complex and hard to place risks. David was also responsible for new product development and underwriter training. He has built extensive wholesale relationships and a reputation as a solutions oriented underwriter.
Prior to insurance, David has 7 years' experience as an Environmental Scientist at various environmental consulting firms throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. His focus was on groundwater investigations and remediation, fugitive gas emissions and regulatory compliance. David also holds a B.S. degree in Environmental Science from the University of Virginia's College at Wise.
David joined Axon in January 2017 as an Underwriting Manager, where he is responsible for underwriting and developing Axon's various products and services. He is also involved in the identification of, and Read More
As Managing Partner of Axon Underwriting, Doug's responsibilities include management of underwriting activities for business produced under its MGA agreement, overseeing the entity's P&L and expanding Axon's product offerings. Read More
Job Titles:
- Member of the Crisis Management Team
- Quality Control and Underwriting Support Specialist
Dylan graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Communications and has 3 years of experience working in financial services. Read More
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- Brand Marketing Manager for Axon
Elise Garrett was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from James Madison University and has been working in the marketing space for the last 4+ years. Read More
Elise Garrett was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from James Madison University and has been working in the marketing space for the last 4+ years. Elise began her career with an emphasis in the social media space, but most recently, she was the Director of Brand Marketing for a small business in RVA.
As Brand Marketing Manager for Axon, Elise develops, implements, and oversees the marketing and promotional strategies. She works to shape our brand and focuses on all aspects of design, customer engagement, and marketing efforts across the company.
Job Titles:
- Junior Environmental Underwriter
- Junior Underwriter
Griffin graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 2018 where he studied forensic science. He began his career in the environmental field as a Polarized Light Microscopy Analyst at Sanair Technology Laboratories. In this role Griffin analyzed samples for the presence of asbestos. He left Sanair and began working as an Environmental Project Manager at an environmental consulting firm named Dominion Due Diligence Group in 2020. As a project manager, Griffin performed Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Environmental Compliance Reviews, and due diligence research, among other duties.
Job Titles:
- Senior Underwriter / Axon Underwriting Services, LLC
Jared joined Axon in December of 2019. As an Underwriter Jared will be responsible for underwriting new, and renewal, business across multiple Axon product lines. Jared joined Markel in 2012, where he performed multiple roles within the Environmental Product Line. Most recently, Jared served as an Energy and Environmental Underwriter. As an Underwriter, Jared was responsible for writing General Liability, Contractors Pollution Liability, Environmental Professional Liability, and Site Pollution Liability coverages for Wholesale and Retail producers. Jared holds a B.S. degree in Marine Biology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
Jared joined Axon in December of 2019. As an Underwriter Jared will be responsible for underwriting new, and renewal, business across multiple Axon product lines. Read More
Job Titles:
- Underwriter, Management Liability
Jordan is a proud graduate from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's Degree in University Studies with a Specialized Focus in Psychology. Read More
Joy joined Axon in January 2024 as an Underwriting Assistant for the Middle Market Package team. Read More
Kelsey is a graduate from Longwood University where she studied Psychology and Business Administration. Read More
Job Titles:
- Underwriting Technical Assistant
Keya has 22.5 years of healthcare experience in patient care and the business office with extensive experience in creating and managing processes. Read More
Job Titles:
- Senior Marine Underwriter
Leiner is based out of Bogotá, Columbia and started in reinsurance when he was teaching English for business within the reinsurance market Read More
Maddie joined Axon for its launch in the fall of 2013. As Vice President, she manages Axon's portfolio of Environmental products to ensure their success is in line with company expectations while at the same time meeting carrier and market demands. Maddie handles Axon's complex accounts and works directly with carrier executives on risk approval exceptions. Working closely with Axon's IT Department, Maddie customized Axon's underwriting systems to fit product and underwriter needs. Maddie also plays an important role on Axon's sales team.
Prior to joining Axon, Maddie worked for The Navigators Group, Inc., where for 7 years she underwrote construction-related risks. Maddie's experience at Navigators allowed her to develop a well-informed, practical understanding of the multi-faceted construction industry and to hone her expertise in identifying, anticipating and underwriting these risks.
She is a business graduate of Hollins University.
Maddie joined Axon for its launch in the fall of 2013. As Vice President, she manages Axon's portfolio of Environmental products to ensure their success is in line with company expectations while at the same time meeting carrier and market demands… Read More
Job Titles:
- Member of the Crisis Management Team
- Senior Vice President & Partner - Crisis Management
Marcos has over 24 years of underwriting experience spanning from London, continental Europe to United States. He has specialized in Product Recall and Crisis Management insurance. Read More
Job Titles:
- Underwriting Technical Assistant
Job Titles:
- Executive Underwriter
- Member of the Crisis Management Team
- Executive Underwriter - Crisis Management
- Executive Underwriter - Crisis Management / Axon Underwriting Services, LLC / Miami, FL
Miguel Criscuolo joined the Axon team in 2020 as an Executive Underwriter for Crisis Management after more than 24 years in various underwriting and leadership positions with AIG, CV Starr and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty. Read More
Miguel Criscuolo joined the Axon team in 2020 as an Executive Underwriter for Crisis Management after more than 24 years in various underwriting and leadership positions with AIG, CV Starr and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty. During his career Miguel has managed and underwritten portfolios of multiple Liabilities products ranging from Casualty, Environmental, Crisis Management, Terrorism and KRE both in the US domestic market as well internationally. Throughout this time, Miguel has held executive and underwriting positions through which he has developed deep knowledge and experience in Commercial risks of all sizes and geographical footprints. Miguel received his Law degree from the University of Puerto Rico Law School and attained his MBA from at St John's University.
Job Titles:
- Senior Underwriter - Middle Market
Nancy Yang joined Axon Underwriting Services as Senior Underwriting for Middle Market Package. She has over 13 years of experience in the commercial insurance industry from the carrier and MGA side. Read More
Nicole Brink joined Axon in January 2022 as an Underwriting Technician on the Middle Market Package team. Her duties include underwriting analysis, supporting the team's senior underwriters, as well as the binding and issuance of policies.
Nicole is currently on the road to obtaining her Associate Underwriter (AU) and (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designations.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Vice President - AxonPro
Paul joined Axon in May 2021 as Assistant Vice President, where he is responsible for underwriting and developing AXON's Architects & Engineers and Miscellaneous Professional Liability products, primarily for the West Coast region. Read More
Paul joined Axon in May 2021 as Assistant Vice President, where he is responsible for underwriting and developing AXON's Architects & Engineers and Miscellaneous Professional Liability products, primarily for the West Coast region.
Paul has over 30 years' experience in underwriting and leadership, beginning his insurance career as Surety Bond Underwriter for the Aetna Casualty & Surety Company, with a concentration on Contract Surety business. Paul subsequently underwrote and developed Surety and Professional Liability business with such carriers as International Fidelity Insurance Company, RLI, AIG, Hiscox, and Argo Group prior to joining AXON.
Paul is a proud graduate of Manhattan College with a BA Degree in Government & Politics.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Crisis Management Team
- Executive Underwriter - Crisis Management
Randy Esposito is an Excecutive Underwriter with Axon Underwriting bringing nearly 15 years' experience in the fields of risk and crisis management. Read More
Ryan joined Axon in May 2021 as an Underwriter where he primarily works on various environmental products such as CPL and storage tank liability. Read More
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Technology / Human Resources
Job Titles:
- Assistant Vice President - AxonPro
Sam joined Axon in May 2021 as part of the Axon Professional Liability underwriting team where she focuses on Architects and Engineers as well as Miscellaneous Professional Liability.
Chris Kearney
Assistant Vice President - AxonPro
Chris joined Axon in May 2021 as part of the Axon Pro team where he is underwriting Architects & Engineers and Miscellaneous Professional Liability primarily on the East Coast and Chicago.
Job Titles:
- Underwriting Technical Assistant
Sarah joined Axon in November 2022 as an Underwriting Technical Assistant for the Environmental team.
Prior to joining Axon, Sarah worked in the Education field as an Administrative Assistant and Library Services field as an Early Childhood Library Associate. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia. In her free time, she enjoys taking cycling classes, playing board games, and traveling.
Sarah joined Axon in November 2022 as an Underwriting Technical Assistant for the Environmental team. Read More
Job Titles:
- Member of the Crisis Management Team
- Senior Underwriter - Crisis Management
- Senior Underwriter - Crisis Management / Axon Underwriting Services, LLC
Sean joined Axon in 2020 as a Senior Underwriter on the Crisis Management team. His duties include performing underwriting analysis, general support of the team's senior underwriters, and the binding and issuance of policies in the Product Recall and Political Violence space.
Prior to joining Axon, Sean worked as an Associate Graduate Underwriter at Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty in the Crisis Management unit, and gained hands on experience with the offerings of: Product Recall Insurance and Political Violence Insurance.
Sean is a graduate of James Madison University with a BBA in Business Management.
Sherrie has over 20 years' experience in custom Human Resource solutions for all stages of the employment life cycle. Read More
Sherrie has over 20 years' experience in custom Human Resource solutions for all stages of the employment life cycle. She specializes in recruiting, training, performance management, development and implementation of policies and employee relations.
Prior to joining Axon, Sherrie spent 8 years with a high growth private consulting firm as their HR Director, designing and directing all phases of HR, benefits and payroll while fostering employee engagement and maximizing efficiency within HR.
Sherrie's professional experience includes 13 years with Willis of Florida as Chief Administrative Officer, responsible for HR, Finance and Office Administration for 5 Florida locations. Sherrie also spent 5 years with Wachovia/Wells Fargo Insurance Services as Vice President and the Southeastern Region's Human Resources Consultant and Employee Benefits Specialist, providing HR solutions, training and support to both P&C and EB clients.
Sherrie attended St. Leo College and holds certifications as a Senior Certified HR Professional with both SHRM and HRCI.
Job Titles:
- Distribution Manager
- Member of the Crisis Management Team
- Axon in 2023 As the Distribution Manager
Susan joined Axon in 2023 as the Distribution Manager on the Crisis Management team bringing more than 30 years of insurance knowledge. Read More
Susan joined Axon in 2023 as the Distribution Manager on the Crisis Management team bringing more than 30 years of insurance knowledge. Proven success in Risk Management and Middle Market insurance programs, developing sales opportunities and strategizing with clients and brokers. Susan spent many years in Account Executive and Service Management positions at Starr, AIG, Marsh and Aon. Exceeding client expectations is the overall goal of Susan's service and delivery efforts. Introducing Axon's Crisis Management products to clients and brokers will be the primary focus of Susan's energy. Susan is a graduate of Boston College with a degree in Economics.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President - Middle Market
- Senior Vice President With Axon Underwriting Bringing 18 Years of Insurance Sales
Todd Hendershot is a Senior Vice President with Axon Underwriting bringing 18 years of Insurance Sales, Underwriting and Leadership experience.
Todd's professional experience includes Sales, Underwriting and Leadership with Selective Insurance, The Hartford, Navigators and Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty.
Todd has spent most of his career underwriting and managing Middle Market package portfolios. Much of his career has been spent either rebuilding unprofitable books of business or growing under penetrated territories. Todd has also spent time underwriting and leading Inland Marine as well as BOP products.
He is a graduate of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with degrees in Finance and Marketing. Todd has also maintained his Associate Underwriter (AU) and Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designations.
Todd Hendershot
Senior Vice President - Middle Market
Todd Hendershot is a Senior Vice President with Axon Underwriting bringing 18 years of Insurance Sales, Underwriting and Leadership experience.
Verne A. Pedro joined Axon Underwriting in August 2023 as In-House Counsel. Verne has practiced law for over 20 years. Read More