About Us
Axon Underwriting Services LLC
Axon Underwriting Services LLC was formed in 2013 by brokerage and underwriting experts in order to raise the bar in business insurance performance. Offering a highly efficient MGA platform and insurance services, Axon provides its retail and wholesale brokerage partners the ability to expand current offerings. Our extensive understanding of industry-specific exposures enables us to create comprehensive coverage solutions for targeted industries. Axon underwrites and distributes products backed by the financial strength of A-rated Carriers.
Axon positions itself to win by:
Acquiring complete underwriting authorization to facilitate real-time coverage decisions
Controlling the underwriting process from submission to policy issuance.
Leveraging its highly customized and automated underwriting system to guarantee quick and efficient service
Delivering a quality product at a competitive price with every quotation.
Industry Need
The insurance industry demands immediacy, but holds many hidden exposures that require specialization, industry knowledge and underwriting expertise.
Our Solution
Axon’s dedicated and focused insurance experts allow partners to TRUST in our superior products, OUTSOURCE underwriting and policy administration and EXPECT highly-responsive service.
The Result
Axon creates a competitive advantage for its partners while keeping production levels at maximum efficiency and driving extremely high retention rates.
Executive Management Team

Doug Gahagan
EVP & Partner
As EVP of Axon Underwriting, Doug’s responsibilities include management of underwriting activities for business produced under its MGA agreement, overseeing the entity’s P&L and expanding Axon’s product offerings. Read More

David McMillan
Underwriting Manager
David joined Axon in January 2017 as an Underwriting Manager, where he is responsible for underwriting and developing Axon’s various products and services. He is also involved in the identification of, and Read More

Randy Hampton
EVP & Partner
Randy Hampton is a partner with Axon Underwriting bringing 24 years of diverse insurance brokerage experience. He is a proud graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Risk Management and Insurance.
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Michael Hipsman
Underwriter
Michael joined Axon Underwriting in 2018. As underwriter, he provides analysis and coverage solutions for insureds within the authority provided by Carrier Partners. Read More

Madeleine Hazelgrove
Product Line Manager
Madeleine (“Maddie”) Hazelgrove joined Axon Underwriting LLC for its launch in the fall of 2013. Prior to joining Axon, Maddie worked for The Navigators Group, Inc., where for 7 years she underwrote construction-related risks.
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Zakare Ilnitzki
Underwriter
Zak joined Axon in 2017 as an Underwriter where he works alongside Axon’s broad network of brokerage firms to collect submission data, produce quotes, and provide continuous administrative support throughout the binding and policy issuance process.
All Submissions should be forwarded to rhampton@axonu.com or dgahagan@axonu.com. Any questions can be directed to 678.210.3380.