AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, has appointed Thomas Saive as Head of Underwriting Motor, Asia Pacific (APAC) & Europe, effective March 1st, 2026.
In his new role, Saive will oversee the motor insurance underwriting strategy for the two aforementioned business units, and the French market directly, working closely with the regional and local underwriting teams.
Most recently, he served as the Head of Reserving in the Risk function of AXA XL.
Saive has 15 years of industry experience and started his career in consulting before joining AXA Corporate Solutions in 2011 as Casualty Underwriter for France and Benelux.
In 2015, he moved to AXA Gie as Risk Manager, P&C Underwriting and Reserving.
Marine Ress, Chief Underwriting Officer of Casualty, APAC & Europe, commented, “The cost of car repairs has surged in many markets where our clients operate. For example, in France, the average cost of vehicle repairs after a breakdown or crash has increased by 25.7% since 2020, according to SRA.
“Against this backdrop, and with the emergence of new mobility solutions, our clients’ risk landscape is evolving rapidly.”
Stéphane Tinturier, Head of Casualty, AXA XL, France, added, “Thomas brings 15 years of insurance experience and a deep understanding of our clients’ changing risks. He is ideally positioned to lead our Motor business and support our clients, both at regional level and in the French market.”
