AXA Commercial lines has appointed Ryan Birbeck to the position of London Sales Manager, the company reported on Friday.
Birbeck joined AXA in 2005 on the graduate scheme and has since worked in a number of different roles in the company, including underwriting and sales.
He was Key Account Manager for some of AXA’s major Corporate Partner relationships before joining Amanda Blanc’s immediate team to support the creation and implementation of the AXA Commercial Lines strategy announced last year.
When he takes on his new role in he will report to Linda Courtney, the London branch manager.
Amanda Blanc, CEO AXA Commercial Lines, said, “Ryan has proved himself over the last year as an outstanding member of my team and he has a strong customer and delivery focus.
“Leading the sales team in our largest office is a fantastic challenge for him and I know that he will help Linda achieve her profitable growth targets.”
Birbeck added, “I am really looking forward to getting started in London.
“We are doing so many exciting things at AXA Commercial Lines and I want to make sure that we get our message across to brokers and provide them with the service they need.
“The only way to achieve this is by building closer relationships with our partner brokers. This is where my focus will be.”