Axa XL

Based in Atlanta, he will be responsible for upholding underwriting standards and profitability, implementing strategy and best practices, and maintaining key broker and client relationships.

Axa XL Insurance continued its reshuffling with the announcement of two new regional management appointments on Wednesday.

The executive will oversee the newly created cyber incident response team led by claims manager Gwenn Cujdik.

Nick Pascall becomes the latest senior member of staff to leave the business after a string of recent departures.

The California-based executive will oversee the underwriting strategy of Axa XL’s commercial E&O business in the region.

Gittler most recently served as the practice leader and head of cyber claims in the Americas region for Axa XL.

In his new role, Andy MacFarlane will be in charge of developing Axa’s climate strategy.

Stephen Clark will also keep his responsibilities as North America hull and liabilities practice leader, a role he has held since 2017.

The Inside P&C Select Index outperformed the S&P 500 (5.7% to 2.9%) in August, despite Hurricane Ida making landfall.

The drivers that led to the consolidation in the reinsurance industry might not replicate for a while.

The executive is transferring from Singapore, where he supported the growth of the cargo and hull book.

The ransomware surge is likely to lead to changes in the product, a shake-up in market share and challenges for MGAs.