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🎬 "Cyber is a challenging space for everyone, and that's why having experts is really important." Resilience isn’t just about recovery—it’s about being prepared, informed, and proactive. That’s why we go beyond addressing today’s threats—we anticipate tomorrow’s. Michelle Chia and Timothy Smit explain how 👇🏽

As 2024 comes to a close, we would like to say a big 'thank you' to all our clients, partners, and colleagues everywhere, and send our best wishes for a fantastic holiday season to you all!

We're delighted to announce that Alex Krcmarik has been appointed to Senior Underwriter, Energy for the Americas. Alex is based in Denver, expanding our national footprint into the Mountain States and Pacific territories. "Alex brings extensive hands-on experience from a national wholesale brokerage which includes his tenure as a Brokerage Manager for Environmental & Energy. He will help us strengthen our Broker experience as we add resources to continue our geographical strategy of aligning our underwriting teams alongside our Brokers", said Ed Whitney, Head of Energy, Americas. Congratulations, Alex! #talent

🎧 "Our job is to build simple solutions to very complex risks." Speaking at the Insurance Innovators Summit, Matthieu Caillat, Chief Operating Officer, talked about the role of tech in the future of insurance, highlighting the need for collaboration between underwriting leaders and data scientists. Have a listen 👇🏽

"Leadership in the energy transition is about co-creation and collaboration." That was the message from our Global Head of Energy Transition, Vicky Roberts-Mills, at Reuters Events Energy Transition's Energy LIVE 2024, North America’s premium low-carbon exhibition in Houston. She was speaking as part of a fascinating panel discussion on 'Driving Transition Leadership and Orienting Towards Success'. We see insurance as an enabler of transition. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eM-umJQb

Going beyond 'build back better' to 'build better before.' We've been collaborating with Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies for over a decade but in recent years the area of focus has been on disaster recovery and disaster resilience. The themes combine reformative disaster recovery "Build Back Better", with loss avoidance and climate adaptation "Build Better Before", which align with our ethos. Jonathan Gale, Chief Underwriting Officer, AXA XL Re, discusses what reinsurers can do today to lessen the impact of a changing climate now and for tomorrow, in the wake of Hurricane Milton and the 2024 Hurricane Season. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/emB5bKRd

The November AXA XL Digest has landed! This month, we’re highlighting key developments in the art and construction sectors. In this edition, you’ll find: · AXA XL Announces Winner of the 2024 AXA Art Prize US: Celebrating Anna Rossi's captivating piece, Sul Bagnasciuga di Fiascherino. · Let's Talk: A conversation with Caitlin McCullough on the importance of insuring art collections. · Thriving Amidst Challenges: Insights on insuring U.S. construction activity. · How EVs Are Changing Auto Manufacturing Insurance: Exploring the impact of electric vehicles on the insurance landscape. · Responding to European Clients' Needs: How AXA XL is supporting businesses in their transition to sustainable practices. Stay informed and ahead of the curve with AXA XL. Follow our newsletter for more expert insights and industry updates. #AXAXL #RiskManagement #Insurance #ArtInsurance #Sustainability

Ann Chua, Special Adviser, Asia, Reinsurance, has been honoured in the Top Global Reinsurance Professionals Hot List, published by Insurance Business UK. The publication recognizes impactful leaders across the global reinsurance industry, who showcase a breadth of expertise and influential leadership. Explore the full list of winners here: https://lnkd.in/e6vPKgtn Congratulations, Ann!

Today, The Government of The Bahamas, in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank, The Nature Conservancy’s Nature Bonds Program, Builders Vision, AXA XL and Standard Chartered, announced The Bahamas Debt Conversion Project for Marine Conservation. Expected to unlock USD 124 million for conservation funding over 15 years, the project will provide funding and technical support for initiatives supporting conservation and effective management of The Bahamas’ vast ocean. This will help protect extensive coral reefs, seagrass meadows and mangrove forests—all of which provide critical habitats for diverse species, protect coasts from storms, provide food for communities and sustain local livelihoods, especially in fisheries and tourism. Press release: https://lnkd.in/dA3aW8d6 📷 © The Nature Conservancy

Operations, Risk Consulting and Claims leaders attended the Insurance Innovators Summit in London. ✔ Matthieu Caillat, Chief Operating Officer, shared the stage with experts to discuss the pace of innovation in insurance and unveiled key AXA initiatives such as the AXA Digital Commercial Platform. ✔ Jonathan Salter, Global Head of Risk Consulting, talked about the future of value-added services in the P&C insurance sector and the concept of insurance-as-a-service. ✔ Julijana Sumner, Chief Claims Officer, APAC & Europe, discussed the future of digital claims and the impact of AI on the claims process so far. Another great MarketforceLive event 👏🏽