AXIS Capital names Jim Rhyner to lead financial lines, programs and Canada business

Rhyner leaves The Hartford's global financial lines operation for the equivalent seat at a Bermuda specialty carrier - inheriting a book growing at 11% with a combined ratio under 90

Commercial risk teams are responding with tighter controls, scenario modeling, and broader collaboration across underwriting, claims, and cyber operations.

Leaders continue to prioritize resilience planning while balancing cost, coverage terms, and operational exposure in a changing market cycle.