AXA XL Appoints Tim Brewer as Head of Commercial Bonds Americas

New York - November 2, 2026

AXA XL has appointed Tim Brewer as Head of Commercial Bonds, Americas. In this role, he will lead AXA XL’s Commercial Bonds business across the region, with responsibility for product strategy, profitable growth, and underwriting performance.

Reporting to Sylvain Bouteillé, Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty, Americas, Mr. Brewer will oversee the Commercial Bonds portfolio across the Americas while advancing strategic initiatives, strengthening broker and client relationships, and supporting the business's continued expansion.

Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Bouteillé said: “Tim brings deep commercial surety expertise, strong market relationships, and a proven track record of delivering results. AXA XL is one of the market leaders of the Commercial Bonds market and we keep growing and gaining market shares. Under Tim’s leadership, our team is well positioned to meet our clients and broker partners needs and to keep delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service.”

Mr. Brewer joins AXA XL with more than 20 years of commercial surety experience. Most recently, he served as National Field Director, Commercial Surety, at Skyward Specialty Insurance. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business and a Master of Business Administration from Troy University. He also holds the Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB) designation.

Matt Waters, Chief Underwriting Officer, Large Commercial & Specialty, Americas, added: “As we continue to execute on our growth ambitions across Large Commercial and Specialty, we remain focused on investing in the talent, expertise and capabilities that strengthen our ability to serve brokers and clients. Commercial Bonds is a key component of that strategy, and Tim’s experience, market insight and underwriting expertise position us well to capitalize on opportunities and further enhance our offering.”

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, provides insurance and risk management solutions to mid-sized companies, multinationals, and individuals worldwide. With a robust capital platform, data-driven insights, innovative technology, and top talent, AXA XL partners with brokers to reinvent risk management and build sustainable, thriving businesses. Learn more at www.axaxl.com.

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