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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 Leyla Delic as Chief Technology and AI Officer

11th March 2026

AXA XL, the property, casualty, and specialty risk division of AXA, has announced the appointment of Leyla Delic as Chief Technology and AI Officer. Based in London, Delic will report to Scott Gunter, CEO of AXA XL, and Matthieu Caillat, Group Chief Technology & AI Officer and CEO of AXA Group ... Read the full article

AXA XL names Sebastian Weaver as Head of Energy, UK & Lloyd’s

9th March 2026

AXA XL has appointed Sebastian Weaver as Head of Energy, UK & Lloyd’s, where he will lead the development and execution of underwriting strategies for the business, driving profitable growth, enhancing risk management, and expanding market presence. Weaver joins AXA XL from QBE, where he most recently served as Head of ... Read the full article

AXA XL Reinsurance premiums grow 8% for FY’25

26th February 2026

The reinsurance arm of French insurer AXA’s property, casualty and specialty risk division, AXA XL Reinsurance, reported on a comparable basis an 8% year-on-year increase in gross written premiums (GWP) and other revenues to €2.6 billion for the full year 2025. This growth was supported by alternative capital and favourable price ... Read the full article

AXA XL adds AIG’s Carnazza as Head of Construction Property, Americas

26th February 2026

AXA XL, the property, casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, has appointed Greg Carnazza as Head of Construction Property for the Americas region. In the new role, he is based in Atlanta, and reports to Jon Tellekamp, Chief Underwriting Officer, Construction, AXA XL. Carnazza will oversee the development and execution of ... Read the full article

AXA XL promotes two leaders within Specialty Team Americas

19th February 2026

AXA XL, the property, casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, has confirmed the advancement of Mikki Williams and Doug Schmude to senior positions within its Specialty Team Americas. The moves are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to reinforce leadership across key specialty businesses in the region. Mikki Williams has been ... Read the full article

AXA XL adds Thomas Saive as Head of Underwriting Motor, APAC & Europe

17th February 2026

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, ... Read the full article

AXA XL and USMIG to distribute coverage for shipping supply chain and transport

13th February 2026

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, has partnered with U.S. Marine Insurance Group (USMIG) to offer Shipper's Interest insurance, addressing market shifts in the logistics landscape. The pair’s collaboration kicked off in 2024, with USMIG acting as a program manager for AXA XL. This allows AXA XL to ... Read the full article

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