Managing general agent Commercial Express has added Axa and Carbon Underwriting to its panel of panel of capacity providers. Carbon will provide capacity for Commercial Express’ residential property owners panel while Axa will support its commercial property owners scheme.

Joel Markham, director of schemes and delegated authorities at Axa UK, said: "We are delighted to be entering into a long-term partnership with Commercial Express on their Property Owners panel. At Axa, we believe in building lasting partnerships with expert scheme providers who are committed to sustainable, long-term value.”

Claire Turner, property underwriter at Carbon Underwriting, said: “Through our strong strategic partnership, we’ll enhance their ability to make agile, informed decisions by combining the innovation and transparency of our data platform, Graphene, alongside their tailored underwriting approach. Together, we’ll drive growth, share success, and move forward with confidence.”

Duncan Pritchard, managing director of Commercial Express, added: "Securing capacity from Axa and Carbon is a significant endorsement of the strength of our proposition and our approach to scheme management.”