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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 to enhance cyber risk prevention with Deloitte partnership
11th June 2026
AXA XL, the property, casualty and specialty risk division of French insurer AXA, has partnered with Deloitte, one of the world's largest professional services networks, to enhance its cybersecurity and provide better operational technology services to clients worldwide. This suit of services, accessible via the AXA Digital Commercial Platform, is designed ... Read the full article
AXA XL promotes Simon Murray
8th June 2026
French insurer AXA’s property, casualty and specialty risk division, AXA XL, has promoted Simon Murray to Head of Aerospace, United Kingdom & Lloyd's and United States. In his new role, Murray will lead the firm's aviation and aerospace underwriting strategy across the three markets, supporting clients in a sector projected to ... Read the full article
AXA XL promotes Goepp to Head of West, Excess Casualty and Bueno to Head of Central, USRM
22nd May 2026
French insurer AXA’s property, casualty and specialty risk division, AXA XL, has promoted Nick Goepp to Head of West, Excess Casualty and Lexi Bueno to Head of Central, US Risk Management (USRM). Both Goepp and Bueno will report to Matthew Stitham, Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), Casualty for the Americas region. Goepp is ... Read the full article
Laurent Richème to succeed Juergen Cherreck as Global CUO, Property at AXA XL
19th May 2026
Global insurer AXA’s property, casualty and specialty risk division, AXA XL, has appointed Laurent Richème to succeed Juergen Cherreck as Global Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), Property. Cherreck, who has held his current role at the firm since October 2020, is set to retire in July after 21 years of service at ... Read the full article
AXA XL creates new business unit dedicated to prevention
13th May 2026
AXA XL has created a new business unit dedicated to prevention, establishing a fifth division alongside Americas, APAC & Europe, UK & Lloyd’s and Reinsurance, in a move that reportedly underscores the firm's commitment to risk insight and closer client partnership. The new unit will be led by Libby Benet, currently ... Read the full article
AXA XL Re shows soft market discipline in Q1’26 as group maintains growth momentum
6th May 2026
French insurer AXA’s property, casualty and specialty risk division, AXA XL, has reported on a comparable basis an 4% year-on-year increase in gross written premiums (GWP) and other revenues to €21.5 billion for the first quarter of 2026, compared to €21 billion in Q1’25. These were driven by both higher volumes, ... Read the full article
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
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