Jennifer Davies, active underwriter for Axis Syndicate 1686 (Photograph supplied)Axis Capital has appointed Jennifer Davies as active underwriter for Axis Syndicate 1686. She will report to Mr Read who retains his role as chief underwriting officer for Axis managing agency and continues as a member of the Axis global markets leadership team. Mr Read said the new hire is a highly respected leader with global underwriting expertise and a strong track record of delivering disciplined performance. “The scope and scale of our Lloyd’s business continue to grow, with Syndicate 1686 now a top ten syndicate at Lloyd’s,” he said. “Rahil’s experience working across business, technology, and cross-functional teams will be an asset as we continue to advance responsible, business-driven transformation across Axis.”