AXIS Insurance, the specialty insurance business segment of AXIS Capital Holdings, has announced the appointment of Paul Fillbrook as a senior underwriter for international accident and health.

In his new role, Fillbrook will be responsible for accident and health underwriting in the personal accident, illness and travel markets, with a focus on the aviation and marine industries. He will be based in London and will report to Guy Bonwick, head of international accident and health for AXIS Insurance.

“Paul is a highly respected A&H underwriter whose knowledge and technical underwriting expertise will help support the strategic growth of our international business,” Bonwick said. “His accident and health experience and collaboration with our aviation and marine underwriting teams will enable us to deliver better solutions that address the complex risks needs of clients at the intersection of these insurance markets.”

Fillbrook has more than 30 years of accident and health underwriting experience in the London market. Prior to joining AXIS, he served as a senior underwriter for accident and health at Brit Insurance Group. He has also held positions at AEGIS, Broadgate, Reliance International, Groupama and Cigna Europe.