Axa XL

Verisk Welcomes Greg Hendrick to Its Board of Directors

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, today announced that Greg Hendrick has been appointed independent director of the company’s Board of Directors effective immediately.

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  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, today announced that Greg Hendrick has been appointed independent director of the company’s Board of Directors effective immediately.
  • “We’re thrilled to welcome Greg to the Board,” Verisk president and CEO Lee Shavel said.
  • He currently serves on the Board of Governors of St. John’s University and the Board of Overseers of the Greenberg School of Risk Management.
  • Bruce Hansen, chair of the Verisk Board of Directors, said, “We continue to add incredible talent and diverse perspectives to our Board.

AXIS Names Stan Galanski to Its Board of Directors

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital” or “AXIS” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AXS), today announced that it has appointed Stan Galanski to the Company’s Board of Directors.

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  • AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital” or “AXIS” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AXS), today announced that it has appointed Stan Galanski to the Company’s Board of Directors.
  • Effective January 1, 2024, Mr. Galanski will join the Board and will serve on its Risk Committee.
  • “Stan is an outstanding addition to our Board of Directors, bringing more than 40 years of experience in the property and casualty space as a public company CEO and with C-Suite roles at leading major and mid-size insurance carriers,” said Henry Smith, Chair of the Board of Directors at AXIS.
  • Over the past six years, the Company has added nine new Directors to the Board (including Mr. Galanski).

AXA XL to host live webinar to discuss climate change's impact water resources during Climate Week NYC

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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The live webinar -- The Climate Water Nexus: Why Water-Related Risk is an Important Part of Climate Strategies – will be held Monday, September 18, at 10:30 a.m. Registration is open to the public. 

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  • The live webinar -- The Climate Water Nexus: Why Water-Related Risk is an Important Part of Climate Strategies – will be held Monday, September 18, at 10:30 a.m.
  • According to AXA XL's Global Sustainability Director Suzanne Scatliffe, "Water is heavily impacted by climate change but frequently, water issues are not appropriately addressed in climate risk management.
  • David Rawe, Director of Risk Management, Las Vegas Valley Water District, a global leader in water distribution for Southern Nevada.
  • Ellen Shaddock, Sustainability Project Manager, who has been leading on AXA XL's Valuing Water initiative for the last three years.

AXA XL names Glen Hopkinson as Country Manager, Canada

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL today announced the appointment of Glen Hopkinson as the new Country Manager for Canada.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL today announced the appointment of Glen Hopkinson as the new Country Manager for Canada.
  • With immediate effect, Mr. Hopkinson, who has successfully served as the interim leader in recent months, assumes leadership of the company's insurance operations in the country.
  • AXA XL provides traditional and innovative insurance solutions as well as risk management products and services for mid-sized to large multinational companies across Canada and in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.
  • Known for its flexible approach and superior claims service, AXA XL's experts work proactively to address existing and emerging risks of Canadian Clients.

AXA XL appoints Vito Raimondi to lead U.S. Central Zone

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL announced Vito Raimondi has been named head of its U.S. Central Zone.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL announced Vito Raimondi has been named head of its U.S. Central Zone.
  • Based in Chicago, and reporting to AXA XL's U.S. Country Manager Matt O'Malley, Mr. Raimondi will be responsible for overall performance of AXA XL's insurance operations throughout the Zone.
  • Commenting on the appointment, Mr. O'Malley, said, "We're excited to see Vito take the lead in this Zone.
  • For more information on AXA XL's U.S. Central Zone and to reach Mr. Raimondi or local contacts, visit https://hello.axaxl.com/Insurance_us-central .

AXA XL appoints Kirsten Andersen as Underwriting Manager, Design Professional Insurance

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL has appointed Kirsten Andersen as Underwriting Manager for its Design Professional insurance business in Canada.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL has appointed Kirsten Andersen as Underwriting Manager for its Design Professional insurance business in Canada.
  • After building a successful practice as a lawyer at a prestigious insurance defense litigation law firm in Toronto, Ms. Andersen joined AXA XL in 2018 as Claims Specialist focusing on supporting design, engineering, and architecture clients.
  • "Over the past five years, Kirsten has provided top technical claims expertise to our Design Firm clients.
  • Her legal background, technical knowledge and extraordinary relationship-building skills will be a great asset to the Design Professional underwriting team," said James Lee, Head of Professional, Cyber and Financial Lines, Canada.

AXA XL Insurance adds Mid-Market Generalist to its newly launched US Mid-Market business

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL Insurance welcomes Adele Smith as Head of Mid-Market Generalist in the next phase of its targeted U.S. Mid-Market insurance business launch.

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  • NEW YORK, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL Insurance welcomes Adele Smith as Head of Mid-Market Generalist in the next phase of its targeted U.S. Mid-Market insurance business launch.
  • Based in New York, and reporting to AXA XL's Head of U.S. Mid-Market Matt Waters, Ms. Smith will build the underwriting unit providing multi-line property/casualty insurance for mid-sized generalist business in the US.
  • Ms. Smith joins AXA XL from CNA where she currently manages a $500m P&L for mid-market business out of New York.
  • AXA XL's Mid-Market team is actively building out AXA XL's targeted mid-market client offering in the U.S., leveraging its strength in underwriting, data, claims handling and global capabilities.

AXA XL Insurance establishes collaborative peer network to support construction clients' sustainability efforts in North America

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL's North America Construction Insurance business has launched its Sustainability Circle, a collaborative network of 21 sustainable construction industry leaders designed to help its clients address their sustainability ambitions and boost their construction risk management initiatives.

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  • NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL's North America Construction Insurance business has launched its Sustainability Circle, a collaborative network of 21 sustainable construction industry leaders designed to help its clients address their sustainability ambitions and boost their construction risk management initiatives.
  • According to Gary Kaplan, head of AXA XL's North America Construction insurance business, "The challenges facing the construction industry right now are really big ones.
  • These are challenges that can't be solved by builders one at a time, it is going to require collaboration.
  • The Sustainability Circle is an invitation only collaborative peer network of Sustainable Construction Leaders insured by AXA XL.

Aspen Appoints John Welch as Chief Underwriting Officer, Reinsurance

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (“Aspen”) has appointed John Welch as Chief Underwriting Officer, Reinsurance, starting on June 26.

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  • Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (“Aspen”) has appointed John Welch as Chief Underwriting Officer, Reinsurance, starting on June 26.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230613374515/en/
    Aspen Appoints John Welch as Chief Underwriting Officer, Reinsurance (Photo: Business Wire)
    John brings over 30 years of global experience in reinsurance, including executive roles across global players.
  • In this role, John will lead and be accountable for Aspen Reinsurance, including designing and delivering the underwriting strategy for the segment.
  • John will report to Christian Dunleavy, Group Chief Underwriting Officer, join the Group Executive Committee and will be based in Stamford, CT.
    Christian Dunleavy, Group Chief Underwriting Officer, said: “John is an excellent addition to the Aspen family.

AXA XL appoints Renaud Guidée as Chief Executive Officer, Reinsurance

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL today announced Renaud Guidée has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, Reinsurance, effective September 1, 2023.

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  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL today announced Renaud Guidée has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, Reinsurance, effective September 1, 2023.
  • In this newly created role, Ms Bewlay joins AXA's Management Committee reporting to Frédéric De Courtois, Group Deputy Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Guidée, currently serving as AXA Group's Chief Risk Officer, will lead AXA XL's Reinsurance business which with a global footprint and a strong balance sheet is among the world's leading reinsurers, offering solutions that include property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance.
  • Renaud Guidée was appointed AXA Group's Chief Risk Officer in 2019.