Why AXIS

Financial strength and reliable capacity

AXIS provides access to financially strong insurance capacity, giving brokers and customers confidence that large and complex bonding requirements can be supported over the long term.

Local expertise with pan-European reach

AXIS combines local market knowledge through specialist MGA relationships and underwriting expertise across multiple European jurisdictions, enabling solutions for both domestic and cross-border projects.

Flexible, relationship-driven underwriting

AXIS focuses on tailored surety solutions rather than a "one-size-fits-all" approach, working closely with brokers and customers to structure facilities that meet specific contractual, commercial, and regulatory requirements.

Appetite

Target classes

  • Construction and Infrastructure
  • Energy and Renewables
  • Industrial and Engineering Services
  • Public Sector Suppliers
  • Transportation and Logistics

Limited appetite for

  • Start-Ups
  • Distressed Risks

Coverage and Capacity

Coverage

  • Contractual Surety Bonds
  • Commercial Surety Bonds
  • Legal Surety Bonds

Capacity

  • Scalable surety capacity tailored to customers’ specific requirements.

Capabilities

  • Lead or follow participation
  • Surety capabilities across selected European markets
  • Scalable capacity
  • Cross-border bonding expertise
  • Direct access to decision makers
  • Flexible, solutions-driven underwriting

Your AXIS team

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Christophe White

Head of Credit & Political Risks

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Andrew Summers

Lead Underwriter Credit & Political Risks

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Marco Lorenzon

Senior Underwriter Delegated Surety

Verification of Italian surety bonds

As provided for in Article 106 of Italian Legislative Decree No. 36 of 31 March 2023 (the "Public Procurement Code"), the authenticity of applicable surety bonds guaranteed by AXIS Specialty Europe SE may be verified using the following methods:

Online: https://dualsurety-verification.prof-schumann.com/verify/

Claims

We deliver on our promises

Effective resolution for customers is achieved with our highly skilled claims specialists focusing on:

  • Quick decision making
  • Championing your needs
  • An honest approach

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Customers claims stories

∗Claims examples may be based on actual cases, composites of actual cases or hypothetical claim scenarios and are provided for illustrative purposes only. Facts have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the parties. Whether or to what extent a particular loss is covered depends on the facts and circumstances of the loss, the terms and conditions of the policy as issued and applicable law.

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