AXA XL, the property, casualty and special risks arm of French insurance company AXA, has promoted Nick Goepp to head of excess casualty in the west and Lexi Bueno to central head of United States Risk Management (USRM).
Both Goepp and Bueno will report to Matthew Stitham, chief casualty underwriting officer (CUO), Americas.
Goepp, who is based in San Francisco, succeeds Stitham, who was promoted to his current position in January 2026.
AXA XL explained that Goepp has been a key member of the Excess Casualty West team since 2018 and has more than a decade of experience in underwriting construction, energy, real estate and casualty risks.
Bueno, meanwhile, will be based in Chicago and lead the Central USRM team. During her five-year tenure at AXA XL, she progressed from underwriter to team leader.
Bueno began her insurance career in client management and account services, where she developed a comprehensive understanding of client needs and risk solutions.
Stitham commented on the appointments: “Casualty insurance is vital to protecting our clients’ businesses, especially in today’s risk landscape. Nick and Lexi’s commitment to a thorough understanding of their clients’ casualty needs has been a major factor in their progress.
“They have truly proven themselves through their underwriting skills and dedication to their clients. Talent is about more than just ability; it’s about consistently delivering value and making a difference.”
He continued, “Nick and Lexi’s efforts highlight how talent combined with dedication can advance careers and reinforce the importance of the work we do at AXA XL.”