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Welcome to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµCanada. We invite you to learn more about our team, risk appetite, thought leadership and how we can help address your risk management needs.

Canadian ÓÈÎïÊÓÆµSolutions

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµis a leading global commercial insurer. Our talented teams partner with brokers and clients to create relevant solutions across all lines of business -- from Property, Casualty, Professional and Specialty to Construction insurance and more.

Meet the team (XL Specialty ÓÈÎïÊÓÆµCompany, Canada Branch)

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James Lee
Chief Agent
Head of Client & Distribution, Canada
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Alex Barker
Chief Underwriting Officer
Large Commercial, Canada
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Arti Rawal
Chief Underwriting Officer
Middle Market, Canada
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Chris Lawrence
VP, Hartford Professional, Canada
A headshot of Rob Roughley
Chris Gates
Head of Engineering, Canada

Our risk appetite: How we can meet your needs

We’re driven to help businesses adapt and thrive amidst change. We leverage insights that provide clarity about your risks, at any moment in time – not just when we’re talking renewal. To learn more, access our Canadian ÓÈÎïÊÓÆµRisk Appetite Guide.

Thought Leadership

Getting Closer to Customers: A conversation with ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµCanada’s James Lee

Getting closer to customers: A conversation with ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµCanada's James Lee


For James Lee, reorganizing and restructuring a business is an opportunity to simplify.

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Protecting Collections: A Conversation with Caitlin McCullough of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµCanada’s Fine Art and Specie Group

Let's Talk: A conversation with Caitlin McCullough


Protecting corporate and private fine art collections in Canada

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Open to Opportunities:  Driving AXA XL’s growth in the Americas

Open to Opportunities: Driving AXA XL’s growth in the Americas


Now, a few months into my new role as CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of the Americas, the excitement hasn’t waned one bit.

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Across Canada’s diverse industries are opportunities to use commercial bonds

Across Canada's diverse industries are opportunities to use commercial bonds


Commercial bonds in Canada are versatile tools that can respond to a wide range of risks, and they complement traditional insurance products. AXA XL's Cedric Franklin talks about how this powerful tool, combined with AXA XL's broad appetite for bond risks, can help Canadian businesses thrive.

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The Canada construction market up close

Pressure from the North: The Canada construction market up close


While some of the pressures the US market experiences do not apply to Canada, the Canadian construction market is still grappling with economic, labour and environmental issues.

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Picasso on Instagram


When times are tough, the art market booms. How social media aided art sales and shifted the buyer demographic.

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Insuring 90% of the firms in the Fortune 500, FTSE 100, DAX and CAC 40.

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We manage approximately 5,000 programs and serve clients in over 200 countries through our own offices and network partners

In Canada, (re)insurance coverages are underwritten by XL Specialty ÓÈÎïÊÓÆµCompany – Canadian Branch and XL Reinsurance America Inc. – Canadian Branch. Coverages may also be underwritten by Lloyd’s Syndicate #2003. Coverages underwritten by Lloyd’s Syndicate #2003 are placed on behalf of the member of Syndicate #2003 by Catlin Canada Inc. Lloyd’s ratings are independent of AXA Group. Not all of the insurers do business in all jurisdictions nor is coverage available in all jurisdictions. Information accurate as of August 2023.