Axa XL

Tokio Marine HCC takes Axa XL's Hutton as head of crisis management

It is understood that Hutton has resigned from his previous role as global product head of product recall at Axa XL after six years with the carrier.

Abbie Wood, 21 November 2023
IG agrees 7.5% layer one reduction on $3.1bn reinsurance tower

Sources voiced some disappointment in the rate reduction but acknowledged the improved loss record of the contract.

Samuel Casey, 15 November 2023
Axa XL names Gerbaud as CUO for APAC & Europe

Adias Gerbaud will be responsible for developing underwriting strategies, optimising product offerings and driving profitability for Axa XL in Europe, Asia and Australia.

Ayesha Venkataraman, 08 November 2023
Analysis: Builders and insurers reach standoff on sustainability

At an event that brought together construction insurers, brokers, engineers and developers, delegates discussed an impasse over insuring sustainable development projects.

Abbie Wood, 27 September 2023
Axa XL taps Converge’s Dagostino as global commercial lines cyber CUO

Based in New York, the executive will report to Axa XL CUO Libby Benet.

Jairo Ibarra, 14 September 2023
Markel expands Australia operation led by Axa XL’s Morison

Demand for specialty commercial insurance in Australia has been increasing, driven in part by the growth of the digital economy alongside traditional industries.

Kyoung-son Song, 14 September 2023
Axa XL hires RiskPoint’s Hayzelden to head upstream in London

Hayzelden has been charged with leading the firm's upstream energy team, covering both offshore oil and gas and offshore renewable wind risks.

Abbie Wood, 17 August 2023
Buberl responds to Axa XL Re sale rumours as unit posts strong H1 profits

It was reported last month that Axa was believed to be preparing for a sale of Axa XL Re.

Samuel Casey, 03 August 2023
Revisiting Axa’s attempts to get rid of its third wheel

Axa’s lack of success in selling its more volatile XL Re segment has led the insurer to cut back on those lines, but the current rate environment makes this a good time to revisit a sale.

Amit Kumar, Sunmoy Pati, Maria Lamberton, Husain Rupawala, 13 July 2023
Opinion: Axa XL Re – Divestment options for a reluctant parent

It didn’t take long after the Validus-RenRe deal for the next possible reinsurance consolidation target to emerge.

Fiona Robertson, 13 July 2023
Axa sets new 2030 decarbonisation targets in climate and biodiversity report

The carrier will increase its involvement in renewables, and cut the carbon intensity of its motor and P&C book.

Samuel Casey, 29 June 2023
Cat model issues, blue carbon and a vision for Bermuda's future

At this week's Bermuda Climate Summit, speakers heralded the Island's future as a centre of excellence for climate-related innovation and risk transfer.

Marcel Le Gouais, 29 June 2023