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Project Street Vet Launches Atlanta, Georgia Chapter

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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ATLANTA, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Project Street Vet ("PSV"), a California-based nonprofit public charity that provides free veterinary care, treatment and support to the pets of individuals experiencing homelessness and housing vulnerability, today announced that it has established a chapter dedicated to serving Atlanta, Georgia. The expansion is part of PSV's partnership with Fetch by The Dodo ("Fetch"), a leading pet insurance provider, to bring the organization's 'no judgment, just help' model of mobile pet care to more communities throughout the country. Marking PSV's first expansion beyond Southern California, the Atlanta team will be led by Dr. Kristen Schmidt. Dr. Schmidt and her team are off to a fast start, currently treating 60 pets as of October 2022.

Key Points: 
  • "We are incredibly proud to support Project Street Vet's expansion," said Paul Guyardo, CEO and President of Fetch.
  • "I started Project Street Vet to address an urgent need and to provide judgment-free care to the pets in our communities that need it most.
  • "I am thrilled to join the Project Street Vet team and continue the great work started by Dr. Stewart and Fetch," said Dr. Schmidt.
  • Dr. Kwane estimates that he has cared for hundreds ofpets doing his street vet work prior to 2020, when Project Street Vet was formed.

AXA XL Insurance appoints new head of Crime and Crisis Management in North America

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL Insurance announced the appointment of Brian O'Neill as head of AXA XL's Crime and Crisis Management business, part of AXA XL Professional insurance division, in North America.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL Insurance announced the appointment of Brian O'Neill as head of AXA XL's Crime and Crisis Management business, part of AXA XL Professional insurance division, in North America.
  • In his new role, Mr. O'Neill will be responsible for developing core underwriting strategies and product profitability for AXA XL's Crime and Crisis Management business, including Security Risk coverages such as Kidnap and Ransom insurance, in North America.
  • According to AXA XL Chief Underwriting Officer for Professional Tony Giacco, "We're pleased to attract such seasoned industry talent.
  • AXA XL, the property & casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, provides insurance and risk management products and services for mid-sized companies through to large multinationals, and reinsurance solutions to insurance companies globally.

AXA XL creates Innovation Office in the Americas

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL Insurance has launched an Underwriting Innovation Office in the Americas to drive innovation in support of business initiatives, appointing Rose Hall, currently Head of Construction Innovation, as Head of Innovation, Americas to lead activities.     

Key Points: 
  • Rose Hall appointed Head of Innovation, Americas
    NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL Insurance has launched an Underwriting Innovation Office in the Americas to drive innovation in support of business initiatives, appointing Rose Hall, currently Head of Construction Innovation, as Head of Innovation, Americas to lead activities.
  • According to AXA XL's Americas CEO Joe Tocco, "Innovating has long been part of every AXA XL colleague's job description and we've seen some incredible creativity across our business lines.
  • The Americas Underwriting Innovation Office, under Ms. Hall's leadership, will liaise across AXA XL's business lines and support functions in the Americas, including Client Distribution, Underwriting, Risk Engineering/Consulting, among others, to support innovation initiatives that range from incremental to disruptive.
  • Ms. Hall will assure that AXA XL's Americas team is making optimal use of client feedback, strategic partnerships and technologies to help reduce risk for AXA XL and its customers.

AXA XL names Primary Casualty leader for North America Construction insurance business

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --AXA XL Insurance has promoted Michael McKinley to lead Construction Primary Casualty Insurance business in North America.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --AXA XL Insurance has promoted Michael McKinley to lead Construction Primary Casualty Insurance business in North America.
  • Having the right primary casualty insurance coverage, delivered by experts like Mike, will be vital in protecting their projects, people, and profitability."
  • Based in Atlanta, in his new role, Mr. McKinley will lead the continued growth of AXA XL's Construction Primary Casualty business, helping construction companies address their Auto Liability, General Liability, Workers' Compensation and Wrap Up insurance needs.
  • AXA XL, the property & casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, provides insurance and risk management products and services for mid-sized companies through to large multinationals, and reinsurance solutions to insurance companies globally.

AXA XL promotes Brett Stewart to lead Design Professional loss prevention education programs

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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EXTON, Pa., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL Insurance has promoted Brett Stewart to Manager of Loss Prevention and Education for AXA XL's Design Professional insurance business in North America.

Key Points: 
  • EXTON, Pa., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL Insurance has promoted Brett Stewart to Manager of Loss Prevention and Education for AXA XL's Design Professional insurance business in North America.
  • According to Doug Strong, Chief Underwriting Officer for Design Professional, "Sharing loss prevention expertise is a big part of our Errors & Omission (E&O) insurance offering for architects, engineers, and other design professionals.
  • In his new role, Mr. Stewart will lead development of loss prevention and education programs and materials for AXA XL's architect and engineer clients to help them minimize risk exposures and achieve more successful project outcomes.
  • AXA XL Design Professional's Loss Prevention and Education team provides workshops, online learning, claim case studies, and articles and also oversees the continued development and updating of the Contract Guide for Design Professionals - a comprehensive online contract resource.

AXA XL expands Group Captives expertise with two key appointments in the Americas

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Based in New York, Mr. Benz and Mr. Davina reporting to Chris Kopser, President and CUO Primary Casualty, Americas.

Key Points: 
  • Based in New York, Mr. Benz and Mr. Davina reporting to Chris Kopser, President and CUO Primary Casualty, Americas.
  • As Head of Group Captives Primary Casualty Americas Group Captives, Mr. Benz's primary responsibility is to lead the Group Captive portfolio including oversight of the underwriting, operations, distribution and overall performance of the unit.
  • Mr. Davina, who takes on the role of Underwriting Manager, Primary Casualty Americas Group Captives, is charged with managing the day-to-day underwriting of the team and will focus on maximizing the underwriting and operations expertise within both casualty and the group captive business.
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    1AXA XL is a division of AXA Group providing products and services through four business groups: AXA XL Insurance, AXA XL Reinsurance, AXA XL Art & Lifestyle and AXA XL Risk Consulting.

Fetch by The Dodo Debuts Fetch Forward™ First and Only Predictive Health Platform for Pets

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fetch by The Dodo, a leading pet insurance provider offering the most comprehensive pet insurance and health advice in North America, today launched Fetch Forward™, the first and only predictive health platform for pets. Initially, Fetch Forward will be available as a health report that focuses specifically on dogs. All dog parents in the U.S. can now claim their spot on an early-access waitlist for the report here with a valid email address. Reports will be available later this year and free for a limited time.

Key Points: 
  • The platform provides personalized, newly uncovered health insights to adoring pet parents;
    NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fetch by The Dodo , a leading pet insurance provider offering the most comprehensive pet insurance and health advice in North America, today launched Fetch Forward, the first and only predictive health platform for pets.
  • Initially, Fetch Forward will be available as a health report that focuses specifically on dogs.
  • The Fetch Health Report will provide every dog parent the ability to understand their dog's health trajectory and health outcomes.
  • "Fetch Forward empowers pet parents to take control of the health and wellbeing of their pets like never before," said Paul Guyardo, President and CEO of Fetch.

AXIS Appoints Dan Draper as Group Chief Underwriting Officer

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS" or The Company) (NYSE:AXS), today announced that the Company has promoted Dan Draper to the role of Group Chief Underwriting Officer.

Key Points: 
  • AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS" or The Company) (NYSE:AXS), today announced that the Company has promoted Dan Draper to the role of Group Chief Underwriting Officer.
  • The appointment of a Group Chief Underwriting Officer was one of several actions the Company announced earlier this year to advance its position as a specialty leader.
  • Mr. Draper had previously served for more than two years as Group Head of Underwriting at AXIS.
  • Before joining VIBE, Mr. Draper spent eight years with AXIS, holding a number of leadership roles that included Group Chief Actuary, Chief Risk Analytics Officer, and Insurance Segment Chief Risk Officer.

AXA XL adds more underwriting talent to cyber insurance business in North America

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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According to AXA XL's Head of Cyber and Tech E&O Jeremy Gittler, "The demand for cyber insurance is showing no signs of cooling down.

Key Points: 
  • According to AXA XL's Head of Cyber and Tech E&O Jeremy Gittler, "The demand for cyber insurance is showing no signs of cooling down.
  • Mr. Crawford assumes the overall underwriting management responsibilities in the Northeast, the largest region for AXA XL's Cyber business.
  • He joins from Ironshore, where he was responsible for managing underwriting for cyber, media, technology and miscellaneous professional liability insurance for mid-cap and large-cap clients.
  • Ms. Baker joins AXA XL to support the Cyber and Tech E&O insurance needs of brokers and clients throughout AXA XL's Central Zone.

AXA XL announces new role to develop middle market business in the US

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --AXA XL Insurance has appointed Matthew Waters as Head of US Middle Market to lead an initiative to expand its reach in the US commercial insurance market.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --AXA XL Insurance has appointed Matthew Waters as Head of US Middle Market to lead an initiative to expand its reach in the US commercial insurance market.
  • Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Tocco said: "In the US, AXA XL's market leadership in the large commercial, financial lines & specialty insurance segments is well-established.
  • Extending our presence in the adjacent middle market businesses in the US is a clear opportunity.
  • He most recently served as EVP, General Manager for Liberty's Middle Market business, managed approximately $1B nationwide P&L, CUOs and Division Vice Presidents for Middle Market Underwriting.