Hamilton Insurance Group has named Elaine Scully as senior vice president, head of casualty insurance within Hamilton Re, effective mid-February.

Based in Bermuda, Scully will report to Tim Duffin, Hamilton Re chief underwriting officer.

She joins the business from AXA XL in Dublin where she served as head of excess casualty. Prior to this, she was vice president, senior underwriter at XL Group (now AXA XL), where she had responsibility for underwriting a portfolio of accounts and high value client relationships.

Megan Thomas, CEO, Hamilton Re, Ltd commented: “We’re committed to the excess casualty insurance space in Bermuda and I’m thrilled to welcome Elaine to lead the charge. She is a dynamic and collaborative leader whose experience, skill and perspectives will be key as we continue to capture opportunities to maximize our portfolio, enabled by the current market.”