Anthony R. O’Donnell // July 23, 2025 
(Ed Totten, Head of Construction Casualty, AXA XL. Image source: AXA XL.)
AXA XL (New York) announced that it has appointed Ed Totten as Head of Construction Casualty, consolidating the company’s Primary and Excess Casualty lines under his leadership to address the evolving insurance needs of contractors.
“Casualty insurance is more vital than ever for contractors today,” comments Jon Tellekamp, Chief Underwriting Officer for Construction and Energy in the Americas. He adds, “The growth in project size, legal risks, and contractual obligations underscores