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People Moves: Brit Re Names Partner Re’s Ex-CEO Bonneau as Non-Executive Director; Optio Group Taps AXA’s Soni as Group CEO

Jun 27 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Brit Re and the managing general agent Optio Group. A summary of these new hires follows here. Brit Re Names Partner Re’s Ex-CEO Bonneau as...

People Moves: Sompo Taps AXA XL’s Murley as Head of UK Distribution, Insurance; Howden’s Aviation Announces 4 Senior Hires

Jun 25 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Sompo International and Howden Broking. A summary of these new hires follows here. Sompo Taps AXA XL’s Murley as Head of UK Distribution,...

People Moves: Canopius Taps AXA XL’s Houghton as Product Leader, Specialty; Swiss Re Promotes Camara to Head of P/C Re in Northern, Central, Eastern Europe

Jun 19 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Canopius and Swiss Re. A summary of these new hires follows here. Canopius Taps AXA XL’s Houghton as Product Leader, Specialty Canopius, the...

People Moves: AXA XL Promotes Pearman to New Role of CUO, Bermuda; Lockton Re Taps Former Aon Execs for Marine & Energy Division, Lloyd’s Capital Unit

Jun 10 2024 // This edition of International People details appointments at AXA XL and Lockton Re. A summary of these new hires follows here. AXA XL Promotes Pearman to New Role of Chief Underwriting Officer, Bermuda As part of its...

AXA XL Realigns Operations in the Americas; Redundancies Caused by Moves

Jun 4 2024 // AXA XL said it streamlined its underwriting operations in the Americas, which will now be three segments—large commercial, middle-market and professional. The realignment is “resulting in redundancies,”...

People Moves: AXA XL Promotes Riha as Chief Client & Distribution Officer, APAC/Europe

May 17 2024 // AXA XL Promotes Riha as Chief Client & Distribution Officer, APAC & Europe AXA XL announced that Robert Riha has been appointed as chief client & distribution officer, APAC & Europe, effective July 1. In...

People Moves: AXA XL Reinsurance Names Sawyer to Expanded Role of Head of London Casualty, Reinsurance; Fusion Specialty Hires 2 for M&A Team in London

May 14 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at AXA XL Reinsurance and Fusion Specialty. A summary of these new hires follows here. AXA XL Reinsurance Names Sawyer to Expanded Role of Head of London...

People Moves: Tokio Marine HCC Expands Product Recall Offering With 2 Hires From AXA XL; London P&I Club’s CEO Gooch to Step Down, Succeeded by Bean

May 13 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Tokio Marine HCC – Specialty Group and The London P&I Club. A summary of these new hires follows here. Tokio Marine HCC Expands Product Recall...

People Moves: AXA XL Promotes O’Malley as Chief Client & Distribution Officer, Americas; GC&C Taps Puerta From QBE as Head of Mediterranean & Latin America

May 6 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at AXA XL and Generali Global Corporate & Commercial (GC&C). A summary of these new hires follows here. AXA XL Promotes O’Malley as Chief Client...

AXA’s Q1 Revenues Rise 6%, Led by P/C Business Growth

May 3 2024 // AXA, Europe’s second-largest insurer, reported a 6% increase in total revenue during the first quarter to €34 billion ($36.4 billion), compared with €31.8 billion ($34.1 billion) in Q1 2023. The increase in Q1...

AXA, Apollo’s Athora Scrap Life-Insurance Deal in Germany

May 3 2024 // Athora Holding Ltd., an insurance affiliate of Apollo Global Management Inc., and AXA SA have terminated a deal to transfer life insurance policies in Germany almost two years after announcing it. The deal was meant to...

People Moves: Canopius Hires CUO and CFO in Bermuda From Validus and AXA XL; MS Amlin Taps HDI’s Healy as Head of Property & Crisis Management Claims

May 2 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at global specialty re/insurers Canopius and MS Amlin. A summary of these new hires follows here. Canopius Hires CUO and CFO in Bermuda From Validus and AXA...

Markets/Coverages: AXA XL’s Bermuda Professional Lines Team Enhances D&O Policy

Apr 11 2024 // AXA XL’s Bermuda Professional Lines Team has launched a new lead difference-in-conditions (DIC) directors and officers liability policy. “AXA XL is one of the largest D&O insurers in the North American...

Construction-Focused MGA, Phoenix Specialty, Launches With Capacity From AXA UK

Apr 9 2024 // Acies MGU, the London-based managing general underwriter and MGA incubator, announced the launch of Phoenix Specialty, a specialist MGA serving the construction sector. Phoenix will be led by managing director Tim James,...

Markets/Coverages: AXA XL’s U.S. Mid-Market Insurance Business Expands GL Coverage

Apr 4 2024 // AXA XL’s U.S. Mid-Market insurance business is extending its general liability coverage for mid-sized businesses with its new XL Plus broadening endorsement, offering more than two dozen expanded protections. The XL...

­­­­­­­AXA Plans Cyber Risk Prevention Campaign Ahead of Paris Olympics

Apr 3 2024 // AXA SA is planning a campaign to help prevent cyberattacks targeting France in the run-up to the Paris Olympics next summer. The insurer will share key measures with French corporate clients to improve the protection of...

People Moves: AXA XL Promotes Cole to Global Chief Underwriting Officer for Marine; DUAL’s Specialist Motor MGA KGM Names Astin as Managing Director

Mar 27 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at AXA XL and DUAL’s specialist motor MGA KGM. A summary of these new hires follows here. AXA XL Promotes Cole to Global Chief Underwriting Officer for...

People Moves: QBE Promotes Shallow to Executive Director for International Markets; DUAL UK Taps Allianz’s Dixon as CUO, AXA’s Corner as Chief Distribution Officer

Feb 26 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at QBE’s International Markets division and Howden’s DUAL. A summary of these new hires follows here. QBE Names Shallow to Executive Director for...

AXA’s 2023 Earnings Miss Forecasts on Higher Costs, Lifts Dividend 16%

Feb 22 2024 // France’s AXA, Europe’s second-biggest insurer, pledged on Thursday to deliver higher earnings and returns to shareholders by 2026 by growing its client base, automating processes and reducing labor costs. The...

People Moves: Lockton Names Goldenberg Executive Vice President, Operations; Elder Promoted to Global CUO, Specialty at AXA XL

Feb 21 2024 // Lockton, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, named Steve Goldenberg executive vice president, operations. He will be based in Kansas City and lead strategic initiatives, recruit talent, and build innovative...