Axis Capital president Albert Benchimol has been appointed to the Lloyd’s of London council. He will be an external member from February 1.

Mr Benchimol, is also chief executive officer of Bermudian-based Axis Capital Holdings Ltd, and has led the company since 2012.

Lloyd’s has appointed Victoria Carter as a working member of the council, and said that Michael Watson, currently on the council, has been re-elected as an external member.