AXA XL promotes Ed Totten to Head of Construction Casualty

Published on July 22, 2025

AXA XL, the property and casualty (P&C) and specialty risk division of global insurer AXA, has announced the promotion of Ed Totten to Head of Construction Casualty, consolidating Primary and Excess Casualty lines under his leadership.

AXA XLTotten brings over two decades of experience in construction and casualty insurance to the role.

He has served as Senior Vice President and Profit Center Head for Excess Construction at AXA XL since 2010, where he built the excess casualty team from the ground up.

Prior to joining AXA XL, Totten held construction leadership roles at Zurich and AIG.

Jon Tellekamp, Chief Underwriting Officer for Construction and Energy at AXA XL, commented, “Casualty insurance is more vital than ever for contractors today. The growth in project size, legal risks, and contractual obligations underscores the need for a unified approach. By aligning our primary and excess construction insurance under Ed’s leadership, we can provide our clients with fewer coverage gaps and more efficient decision-making, ultimately strengthening their risk resilience.

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“Known for his strategic leadership and deep industry knowledge, Ed has built a reputation for fostering strong relationships with brokers and clients alike. His commitment to excellence and his forward-thinking approach makes him an ideal leader to drive AXA XL’s casualty construction underwriting team into its next chapter of growth and success.”

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