AXA XL


Associated tags: AXA, Insurance, Risk management, Reinsurance, XL, Axa XL

Locations: NEW YORK, AMERICAS, NORTH AMERICA, UNITED STATES, CANADA

AXA XL extends Ecosystem access to clients across multiple insurance lines in North America

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Monday, October 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To help clients uncover new technology and innovative solutions that can minimize and manage business risks, AXA XL has extended AXA XL Ecosystem access to clients across its Property & Casualty and Specialty insurance lines.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To help clients uncover new technology and innovative solutions that can minimize and manage business risks, AXA XL has extended AXA XL Ecosystem access to clients across its Property & Casualty and Specialty insurance lines.
  • The AXA XL Ecosystem is a suite of business solutions that leverages partnerships and services to help our clients advance risk management and support sustainable business growth, helping to drive risk-reducing innovation across clients' businesses.
  • According to Rose Hall, Head of Innovation for AXA XL in the Americas, "Through the Ecosystem, we're empowering our clients to actively manage risk across their operations.
  • AXA XL first developed its Ecosystem for its construction clients to support the adoption of new technologies that could elevate the industry's risk management efforts.

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

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. 

Key Points: 
  • 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 welcomes Anthony Dagostino as Global Chief Cyber Underwriting Officer for Commercial Lines

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL today announced the appointment of Anthony Dagostino to a newly created role of Global Chief Cyber Underwriting Officer, Commercial Lines.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL today announced the appointment of Anthony Dagostino to a newly created role of Global Chief Cyber Underwriting Officer, Commercial Lines.
  • Based in New York, Mr. Dagostino will report to Libby Benet, AXA XL's Chief Underwriting Officer.
  • According to Ms. Benet, "Cybersecurity continues to be a top risk management concern for clients across AXA.
  • Mr. Dagostino joins AXA XL from Converge, a cyber insurance and risk management provider which he founded.

AXA XL Appoints Odette Novoa as Underwriting Manager, Fine Art & Specie, US Central Region

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL has appointed Odette Novoa as Underwriting Manager, Fine Arts & Specie for the US Central Region.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL has appointed Odette Novoa as Underwriting Manager, Fine Arts & Specie for the US Central Region.
  • In her most recent position at AXA XL, Ms. Novoa served as the Global Underwriting Lead, supporting the Global Chief Underwriting Officer in the successful execution of strategic plans.
  • Prior to her global role, Ms. Novoa held the position of Team Lead and Senior Underwriter – AVP within the Environmental team for the Americas.
  • AXA XL, a division of AXA, is one of the largest fine art insurers in the world.

AXA XL appoints Lucy Pilko as Chief Executive Officer, Insurance in the Americas.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL today announced that Lucy Pilko has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for the Americas region of its insurance operations, effective October 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL today announced that Lucy Pilko has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for the Americas region of its insurance operations, effective October 30, 2023.
  • Ms. Pilko assumes the role from Joseph Tocco who has decided to retire, after more than 12 years as a senior executive in the company's Insurance business, including his current position as Chief Executive for the Americas.
  • Ms. Pilko will lead AXA XL's insurance business in the Americas, comprised of its U.S., Canada, and Bermuda operations.
  • Commenting on Ms. Pilko's appointment, AXA XL CEO Scott Gunter said: "Given her decades of insurance industry consulting experience, Lucy brings a unique cross-industry perspective.

AXA XL names Glen Hopkinson as Country Manager, Canada

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Monday, August 21, 2023

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

Key Points: 
  • 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

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

Key Points: 
  • 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

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

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.