’Our energy offering has scale and breadth, assisting all players in the future energy mix of renewable energy, decarbonised technologies and more traditional energy sources,’ says CUO
Axa XL has appointed Sebastian Weaver as head of energy for the UK and Lloyd’s.
Weaver will be responsible for developing, executing and managing the underwriting strategies for the insurer’s UK and Lloyd’s energy business, focusing on profitable growth, effective risk management and market development.
Based in London, he starts his role in Q3 2026.
Experience
Weaver joins Axa XL from QBE, where he most recently served as head of underwriting oversight for QBE portfolio solutions.
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Prior to this, he held several energy roles at QBE, including head of sustainable energies, portfolio manager for upstream energy and senior offshore energy underwriter.
Louise Nevill, chief underwriting officer for specialty in the UK and Lloyd’s at Axa XL, said: “Our energy offering has scale and breadth, assisting all players in the future energy mix of renewable energy, decarbonised technologies and more traditional energy sources. In an uncertain world, clients more than ever require a stable partner: an insurer who can deliver exceptional service, has a deep understanding of their business and an insight into the risk landscape they are navigating.
“Weaver’s experience will complement our energy offering. He has an excellent reputation, a proven track record and the expertise required to help clients navigate evolving market cycles and uncertain risk landscapes.”
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