AXA XL has announced the appointment of Danielle Roth as Practice Leader and Head of Cyber Claims, North America.
Roth will be responsible for developing and implementing the segments’ claims strategy and best practices, as well as coverages analysis, claims investigations, reserving and resolution of claims.
She has 10 years of Cyber Claims experience and most recently served as Claims Manager, Cyber, Media & Technology for the Americas.
“Known for her technical expertise and strategic approach, Danielle is a proven leader who has a track record of serving the needs of our brokers and clients since she joined AXA XL in 2015,” noted Tricia Melly, Head of Professional Claims, Americas.
“She is widely known for her thought leadership in the cyber claims industry and ability to collaborate across multiple functions to ensure the best possible outcome for our partners.”
Roth will also oversee the newly created Cyber Incident Response team, led by Gwenn E. Cujdik, Claims Manager, Cyber Incident Response.
“Launching a dedicated Cyber Incident Response team further demonstrates our commitment to our clients to help them before, during and after a cyber incident,” according to Roth.
“Gwenn brings a wealth of knowledge to this new team from her unique experiences as an attorney specializing in investigation, crisis management and litigation related to data privacy, cybersecurity and regulation.”
Based in AXA XL’s Exton, PA office, Cujdik will manage a team of claims professionals dedicated to assisting clients navigate cyber incidents including ransomware and business email compromise.
She will oversee AXA XL’s breach response panel, including best-in-class law firms and vendors to assist in the incident response process and work with AXA XL’s Cyber Underwriting team to strengthen these services.
