This edition of International People Moves details appointments at AXA XL and Fidelis Insurance Group.
A summary of these new hires follows here.
AXA XL Promotes Lahrmann to Head of International Property
AXA XL announced the promotion of Sabrina Lahrmann to head of International Property, UK & Lloyd’s. Based in London, she started her new role on Nov. 1, 2025.
Sabrina Lahrman
In her new role, Lahrmann will be responsible for developing and executing the underwriting strategy for AXA XL’s International Property Retail business in the UK and Lloyd’s market.
Lahrmann has over 20 years of insurance market experience, the majority of this in underwriting and risk management. She was previously underwriting manager for AXA XL’s, UK & Lloyd’s, International Property team, a role she has held since May 2024. She joined AXA XL in 2022 from AXA UK. She has also worked for Allianz, where she started her career.
“Our clients continue to face into a complex and ever-changing risk environment driven by multiple factors ranging from fluctuating property prices to geopolitical instability to regulatory requirements,” said Ben Kinsella, head of Risk Managed, Retail, UK & Lloyd’s.
“Coupled with insured natural catastrophe losses reaching $137 billion globally in 2024 and expected to be higher in the future, the need for expertise and experience is vital,” Kinsella added.
“Sabrina and her team have a strong reputation, helping clients to effectively navigate these complexities. She is extremely well positioned to lead this dynamic, client-focused team and managing this diverse book of business.”
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Fidelis Insurance Group Taps IQUW’s Waddell-Dudley as UK CUO
Fidelis Insurance Holdings Ltd., the Bermuda-based global specialty insurer, announced the appointment of William Waddell-Dudley as UK chief underwriting officer.
Waddell-Dudley brings over 20 years of experience to his new role. Prior to joining Fidelis Insurance Group, Waddell-Dudley served as lead underwriter, Specialty Reinsurance, at IQUW, where he had a specific focus on marine, energy, cyber, and aviation lines of business.
Waddell-Dudley has held the position of head of Accident and Health for both AmTrust at Lloyd’s and Talbot Underwriter. He began his career as an underwriter for AIG and Hiscox.
Waddell-Dudley will work closely with the Bermuda and Ireland chief underwriting officers to shape the company’s underwriting strategy and drive innovation within the London operations. He will report to group chief underwriting officer Ian Houston.
“I am pleased to welcome William to Fidelis Insurance Group,” said Group Chief Underwriting Officer Ian Houston. “His extensive underwriting knowledge and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to further strengthen and expand our London underwriting operations.”
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