AXA XL, the property and casualty division of global insurer AXA Group, has announced the appointment of Samantha Hazlewood as Head of AXA Group Partnerships and Strategic Client Management for AXA XL, effective 1st February 2026.
In her new role, Hazlewood will oversee relationships with AXA’s most strategic accounts worldwide, fostering partnerships across the Group to deliver seamless access to tailored solutions.
She joined AXA in 2012 and has since held a range of roles in business development and partnerships across AXA Group, AXA Partners, and AXA XL.
Most recently, Hazlewood served as Global Enterprise Director & Head of Utilities and Energy Sector within AXA’s Global Enterprise Management team. In this role, she led the Business Relationship, Strategy, Growth Business Plan and Retention with AXA Group’s key utilities and energy partners, in collaboration with all AXA geographies and entities.
Manuel Meier, Chief Client Officer at AXA XL, commented, “Large corporate clients often have complex and diverse needs that require coordinated efforts across multiple teams within AXA. Our goal is to make this journey as personalised and straightforward as possible, building holistic strategic partnerships rooted in trust and collaboration.
“Samantha’s extensive industry expertise and proven track record of managing strategic accounts over the past 15 years position her uniquely for this position. As we continue to invest in our client engagement capabilities across AXA, she will play a vital role in further strengthening our Client-First culture and ensuring we support our clients as One AXA.”
