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AXA XL is the commercial insurance and reinsurance underwriting department of global re/insurer AXA Group.
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AXA XL appoints Jason Billingslea as Head of Energy, E&S
28th January 2026
AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, has announced the appointment of Jason C. Billingslea as Head of Energy, E&S, based in Dallas, Texas. Billingslea, who brings a wealth of experience in E&S Energy, will lead the development and growth of the energy sector team. In this new role, ... Read the full article
AXA XL appoints Samantha Hazlewood to global client management role
23rd January 2026
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 ... Read the full article
There’s a fair & healthy balance between supply and demand: Guidée, AXA XL Re
23rd January 2026
Renaud Guidée, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of property and casualty reinsurer AXA XL Reinsurance, has said that in the current reinsurance market environment, which he describes as a "fair and healthy balance" between supply and demand, is the time when you can make a difference. Yesterday, Guidée discussed current market dynamics ... Read the full article
AXA XL forms dedicated Alternative Risk Solutions team in Americas
22nd January 2026
AXA XL has launched a dedicated Alternative Risk Solutions (ARS) team, appointing Sylvain Bouteillé as its leader. In addition to leading the newly established ARS team within AXA XL's Large Commercial business segment, Bouteillé will continue to serve as Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty in the Americas. He joined AXA XL in August ... Read the full article
Rychling joins AXA XL as Head of Broker Relations, Large Commercial & Mid-Market, Americas
21st January 2026
AXA XL, the property and casualty division of global insurer AXA Group, has appointed Liz Rychling as Head of Broker Relations, Large Commercial and Mid-Market, for its Americas region. She will be based in New York, and report to Matt O'Malley, Chief Client and Distribution Officer for AXA XL in the ... Read the full article
AXA XL Reinsurance announces key leadership promotions
14th January 2026
AXA XL, a re/insurer, has announced key promotions within its reinsurance division, effective 1 January 2026, Julian Longbottom has been promoted to Global Head of Marine & Energy, Reinsurance, while Jamie Pedro has been appointed Head of Specialty, Reinsurance, Bermuda. In his new role, Longbottom will oversee AXA XL Reinsurance’s Marine ... Read the full article
AXA XL promotes Matthew Stitham to CUO, Casualty in the Americas
9th January 2026
AXA XL, the property and casualty division of global insurer AXA Group, has announced the promotion of Matthew Stitham to Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), Casualty in the Americas. Stitham succeeds Donnacha Smyth, who transitioned in November 2025 to the role of Global Chief Underwriting Officer, Casualty at AXA XL, overseeing ... Read the full article
Jeffrey Loop appointed AXA XL’s Head of Media Liability
24th December 2025
AXA XL, the property and casualty division of global insurer AXA Group, has announced the appointment of Jeffrey L. Loop as the new Head of Media Liability. Based in Los Angeles, Loop will report to Michelle Chia, Chief Underwriting, Cyber, Design & Select Professional. In his new role, Loop will lead AXA ... Read the full article
Expanding strategic partnerships and maintaining a balanced portfolio: AXA XL Re’s CUO on 2026
16th December 2025
In a recent Reinsurance News interview, Jonathan Gale, Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) at AXA XL Re, shared his insights on market dynamics, challenges, and opportunities for 2026. Gale oversees underwriting strategy and risk selection across all major classes, ensuring that the company remains a valued partner to strategic clients and brokers, ... Read the full article
AXA XL goes live with PPL to strengthen links to London Market
2nd December 2025
AXA XL, the property and casualty division of AXA Group, has successfully connected its internal computer systems directly to the London Market’s main trading platform, Placing Platform Limited (PPL), opening a new data exchange gateway. This connection is powered by ACORD Solutions Group’s cutting-edge ADEPT (ACORD Data Exchange Platform & Translator) ... Read the full article
AXA XL names Sylvain Eyraud as Country Manager, Italy
28th November 2025
AXA XL, the property and casualty (P&C) and specialty risk division of AXA, has announced the appointment of Sylvain Eyraud as Country Manager, Italy, effective January 1st 2025. Eyraud will succeed Saverio Longo, who is leaving AXA XL after six years with the company to pursue opportunities outside of the AXA ... Read the full article
AXA XL adds Hayes and Otto as Client Relationship Leaders
21st November 2025
AXA XL, the property and casualty division of AXA Group, has appointed Jessemine Hayes and Brian Otto as Client Relationship Leaders, based in Dallas and Kansas City, respectively. In their new roles, the pair will lead client engagement efforts, partnering closely with underwriting, risk consulting, and service teams. Hayes has over two ... Read the full article
Rob Malone promoted to US Head of Cyber at AXA XL
18th November 2025
Rob Malone has served as Head of Large Accounts and Portfolio Management since January 2025, but effective immediately, takes on the role of US Head of Cyber at AXA XL, the property and casualty division of global insurer AXA Group. In his new role, Malone will lead AXA XL's strategic growth ... Read the full article
David Jones to join AXA XL as CUO Retail
5th November 2025
AXA XL, the property and casualty division of AXA Group, has announced the appointment of David Jones as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) Retail, UK & Lloyd's, a London-based role. In his new position, starting Spring 2026, Jones will be responsible for developing and executing the underwriting strategy for AXA XL’s UK ... Read the full article
AXA XL names Sabrina Lahrmann Head of International Property
5th November 2025
AXA XL, the property and casualty division of AXA Group, has announced the promotion of Sabrina Lahrmann to Head of International Property, UK & Lloyd’s. Based in London, she took up her new position on 1 November 2025. In this leadership role, Lahrmann will oversee the creation and execution of AXA ... Read the full article
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