Thomas Buberl

AXA XL appoints new Global Chief Underwriting Officer for Cyber

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

LONDON, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL today announced that Michael Colaohas joined as Global Chief Underwriting Officer, Cyber, reporting to the recently promoted Global Chief Underwriting Officer for Financial Lines, Libby Benet.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL today announced that Michael Colaohas joined as Global Chief Underwriting Officer, Cyber, reporting to the recently promoted Global Chief Underwriting Officer for Financial Lines, Libby Benet.
  • Mr. Colao most recently served as Corporate Chief Security Officer within AXA Group Operations where he oversaw Information Security, Physical Security, and Operational Resilience for multiple entities within AXA Group, including AXA XL.
  • Prior to that, he served as Chief Security Officer for AXA UK and Ireland, for nearly a decade, managing cyber security for 15 AXA-owned companies globally.
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    1AXA XL is a division of AXA Group providing products and services through three business groups: AXA XL Insurance, AXA XL Reinsurance, and AXA XL Risk Consulting.

IBM Elects Thomas Buberl to Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

The IBM (NYSE:IBM) board of directors has elected Thomas Buberl to the board, effective April 28, 2020.

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  • The IBM (NYSE:IBM) board of directors has elected Thomas Buberl to the board, effective April 28, 2020.
  • He has been a member of AXA's executive committee since 2012 and is a member of the AXA board of directors.
  • Ginni Rometty, IBM chairman, president and chief executive officer, said: "Thomas Buberl is an acknowledged leader in digital transformation.
  • His international perspective and experience in leading a multinational insurance company into the digital era will make him a valuable addition to the IBM board."

Eurasia Group launches 2019 Future Risks Report with AXA

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

The risks described in the report include emerging technological challenges, climate change, and increasing geopolitical stability.

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  • The risks described in the report include emerging technological challenges, climate change, and increasing geopolitical stability.
  • Risks related to the natural environment are now the biggest concern of risk experts, especially physical risks stemming from a changing climate.
  • "Eurasia Group brings unparalleled analysis and understanding of the global risk environment to AXA's deep insights and experience working with companies to manage business risk," said Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group.
  • We are especially proud to enrich the vision provided in the report by collaborating with Eurasia Group," said Thomas Buberl, CEO of AXA.

Axa CEO Discusses the Acquisition of XL and His Vision for the Company in July Best’s Review

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019

In July, Best's Reviews annual Leaders Issue features an interview with Axa CEO Thomas Buberl, who reshaped the Paris-based insurer from a life/savings company to a property/casualty insurer with the acquisition of XL, while simultaneously reinventing himself.

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  • In July, Best's Reviews annual Leaders Issue features an interview with Axa CEO Thomas Buberl, who reshaped the Paris-based insurer from a life/savings company to a property/casualty insurer with the acquisition of XL, while simultaneously reinventing himself.
  • A Perfect Storm reports on whats fueling the record-high merger and acquisition activity in the broker sector and how it will impact the industry, with enhanced services for insurers and potentially higher premiums for insureds.
  • AM Best is a trusted source of insurance market insight and data, and the only global credit rating agency with a unique focus on the insurance industry.
  • Best's Credit Ratings are a recognized indicator of insurer financial strength and creditworthiness.