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AXA XL is the commercial insurance and reinsurance underwriting department of global re/insurer AXA Group.
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Expanding strategic partnerships and maintaining a balanced portfolio: AXA XL Re’s CUO on 2026
16th December 2025
In a recent Reinsurance News interview, Jonathan Gale, Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) at AXA XL Re, shared his insights on market dynamics, challenges, and opportunities for 2026. Gale oversees underwriting strategy and risk selection across all major classes, ensuring that the company remains a valued partner to strategic clients and brokers, ... Read the full article
AXA XL goes live with PPL to strengthen links to London Market
2nd December 2025
AXA XL, the property and casualty division of AXA Group, has successfully connected its internal computer systems directly to the London Market’s main trading platform, Placing Platform Limited (PPL), opening a new data exchange gateway. This connection is powered by ACORD Solutions Group’s cutting-edge ADEPT (ACORD Data Exchange Platform & Translator) ... Read the full article
AXA XL names Sylvain Eyraud as Country Manager, Italy
28th November 2025
AXA XL, the property and casualty (P&C) and specialty risk division of AXA, has announced the appointment of Sylvain Eyraud as Country Manager, Italy, effective January 1st 2025. Eyraud will succeed Saverio Longo, who is leaving AXA XL after six years with the company to pursue opportunities outside of the AXA ... Read the full article
AXA XL adds Hayes and Otto as Client Relationship Leaders
21st November 2025
AXA XL, the property and casualty division of AXA Group, has appointed Jessemine Hayes and Brian Otto as Client Relationship Leaders, based in Dallas and Kansas City, respectively. In their new roles, the pair will lead client engagement efforts, partnering closely with underwriting, risk consulting, and service teams. Hayes has over two ... Read the full article
Rob Malone promoted to US Head of Cyber at AXA XL
18th November 2025
Rob Malone has served as Head of Large Accounts and Portfolio Management since January 2025, but effective immediately, takes on the role of US Head of Cyber at AXA XL, the property and casualty division of global insurer AXA Group. In his new role, Malone will lead AXA XL's strategic growth ... Read the full article
David Jones to join AXA XL as CUO Retail
5th November 2025
AXA XL, the property and casualty division of AXA Group, has announced the appointment of David Jones as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) Retail, UK & Lloyd's, a London-based role. In his new position, starting Spring 2026, Jones will be responsible for developing and executing the underwriting strategy for AXA XL’s UK ... Read the full article
AXA XL names Sabrina Lahrmann Head of International Property
5th November 2025
AXA XL, the property and casualty division of AXA Group, has announced the promotion of Sabrina Lahrmann to Head of International Property, UK & Lloyd’s. Based in London, she took up her new position on 1 November 2025. In this leadership role, Lahrmann will oversee the creation and execution of AXA ... Read the full article
AXA XL supports CCRS report on rising wildfire risks and role of re/insurance
27th October 2025
AXA XL supported the publication of a new report by the Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies (CCRS), which highlighted the increasing frequency and severity of wildfires in California and the critical role of the re/insurance industry in enabling an effective recovery after such events. The research showed that wildfires have joined ... Read the full article
AXA XL appoints Martin Kriegler Global Head of Multinational Solutions Services
20th October 2025
AXA XL, the property, casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, has announced the appointment of Martin Kriegler as Global Head of Multinational Solutions Services. Kriegler brings to his new role over a decade of industry experience. Prior to his new role, he served as AXA XL’s Head of Multinational Solutions ... Read the full article
North America reinsurance market ‘looks healthy and balanced,’ says AXA XL Re’s Schiffer
6th October 2025
In a recent interview with Reinsurance News, Greg Schiffer, CEO of North America Reinsurance at AXA XL Re, shared his perspectives on the sustainability of current market conditions in the region and what lies ahead. We spoke with Schiffer, who joined AXA XL Re from Swiss Re in October 2024, around ... Read the full article
Jennifer Kopf joins AXA XL aviation reinsurance team as Senior Underwriter
1st October 2025
AXA XL Reinsurance has announced the appointment of Jennifer Kopf as Senior Underwriter Aviation Reinsurance, a Zurich-based role. In her new role, Kopf will be responsible for underwriting a diverse portfolio of aviation reinsurance business. She will leverage advanced tools and models to optimize risk assessment and pricing while focusing on expanding ... Read the full article
AXA XL names Sophie Farhane as Global CUO, Cyber Direct & Indirect
15th September 2025
AXA XL, the property, casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, has announced the appointment of Sophie Farhane as Global Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), Cyber, Direct and Indirect. In this role, Farhane will oversee AXA XL’s cyber insurance portfolio, driving strategy, enhancing profitability, fostering innovation, and strengthening relationships with partners and ... Read the full article
AXA XL appoints Donnacha Smyth as Global CUO, Casualty
12th September 2025
AXA XL, the property, casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, has appointed Donnacha Smyth as its new Global Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) for Casualty, effective November 3rd, 2025. Currently, Smyth is based in Bermuda, serving as the Head of Casualty for the Americas region. He will continue to lead Casualty ... Read the full article
AXA XL appoints Louise Nevill as Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty for the UK & Lloyd’s
12th September 2025
AXA XL, the property, casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, has announced the appointment of Louise Nevill ACII as Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty for the UK & Lloyd’s. Commenting on the appointment, Mike Gosselin, Chief Underwriting Officer, UK & Lloyd’s, added: “Louise is extremely respected in the market." He continued: "She ... Read the full article
Reinsurance has never been more relevant: AXA XL Re’s Renaud Guidée
7th September 2025
Amid a spike in uncertainty globally, Renaud Guidée, Chief Executive Officer of AXA XL Re, believes that reinsurance has never been more relevant as a means to “bridge the gap between uncertainty and certainty.” Reinsurance News spoke with Guidée around the 2025 Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) in Monte Carlo, to gauge ... Read the full article
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