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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 Jiten Halai as Global CUO, Structured Risk Solutions
21st April 2026
AXA XL, the property and casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, has appointed Jiten Halai as Global Chief Underwriting Officer for its Structured Risk Solutions business. In this role, Halai will direct the global underwriting approach for the unit, enhancing AXA XL’s ability to deliver creative, non-traditional insurance solutions to ... Read the full article
Captive insurance identified as a financing mechanism supporting renewable energy growth: AXA XL
17th April 2026
AXA XL, a global insurance and reinsurance company and part of the AXA Group, has published the report Future Energy Finance: How Captives are Powering Renewable Growth, which considers how the transition towards lower-carbon energy systems is increasing demand for adaptable risk financing approaches, with captive insurance arrangements highlighted as ... Read the full article
AXA XL appoints Poonam Jivram as Head of Motor Underwriting, UK & Lloyd’s
9th April 2026
AXA XL, the property, casualty, and specialty risk division of AXA, has announced the appointment of Poonam Jivram as Head of Motor Underwriting, UK & Lloyd’s. Based in London, Jivram will be responsible for developing and executing the strategic underwriting direction for the UK & Lloyd’s motor fleet insurance business, driving ... Read the full article
Michael Reynolds named AXA XL Head of Marine, UK & Lloyd’s and Global CUO for Hull
25th March 2026
AXA XL, the property, casualty, and specialty risk division of AXA, has announced the appointment of Michael Reynolds as Head of Marine, UK & Lloyd’s and Global Chief Underwriting Officer for Hull. Reynolds will be based in London, and will start his new position in the third quarter of 2026. The executive ... Read the full article
Amiga Specialty partners with AXA XL to bolster Financial Institutions offering
24th March 2026
Amiga Specialty, a specialist managing general agent (MGA), has secured a significant capacity agreement with AXA XL, which will bolster its Financial Institutions (FI) proposition and accelerate its growth across international markets. The deal focuses on providing coverage for core FI risks, including directors and officers (D&O) liability, professional liability, and ... Read the full article
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
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