Loss adjuster appointment key to development, says Axis

Axis International Loss Adjusters has appointed Nicholas La Stella as a loss adjuster in its Financial Lines & International Liability Division.

The company said that La Stella's appointment "continues the development of Axis's centres of excellence in London focused on delivering expertise and targeted loss adjusting services across three distinct operating divisions to serve its UK and international clients more effectively."

La Stella has experience in adjusting a broad range of losses for Lloyd’s of London Insurers and particular expertise in Professional Indemnity, Product Liability, Directors and Officers Liability and Infidelity claims. He joins Axis from Studio Bolton and Associati in Rome, Italy.

Norman Mitchell, head of Axis’s Financial Lines & International Liability Division, said: “Nicholas brings valuable experience and market insight to Axis. He’ll play a pivotal role in developing our Financial Lines & Liability Division and we’re delighted to have him aboard.”

He added: "Our centre of excellence strategy enables us to target services where our approach, expertise and commitment to service can deliver clear benefits to clients. This is strengthened by attracting the right talent."

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