AXA XL faucets cyber CUO for Americas

AXA XL has introduced the appointment of Michelle Chia as chief underwriting officer for cyber within the Americas, efficient Feb. 12.

Chia shall be based mostly in New York and can report back to Donna Nadeau, Americas chief underwriting officer.

“Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and as a number one cyber insurance coverage market, we have to evolve, too,” Nadeau stated. “That’s why we’re excited to welcome Michelle to the workforce. Her experience and insights will undoubtedly contribute to the continued progress of our cyber enterprise and the revolutionary growth of cyber threat administration options that may actually make a distinction for our purchasers.”

In her new position, Chia will oversee the corporate’s cyber enterprise progress technique within the Americas and assist develop its product and repair choices. She is going to liaise with cyber consultants throughout AXA entities, together with international cyber chief underwriting officer Anthony Dagostino.

“Michelle joins a really proficient and dynamic cyber workforce,” Nadeau stated. “Beneath the management and underwriting administration of Jeremy Gittler, our head of cyber and know-how within the Americas, our cyber insurance coverage enterprise has continued to develop. As we plan for continued progress and enlargement of our services to assist our purchasers enhance their cyber resilience, Michelle shall be instrumental in making certain AXA XL’s and our purchasers’ property and pursuits are safeguarded whereas all of us proceed to navigate via the altering and difficult complexities of cyber dangers.”

Chia has greater than 15 years of expertise managing skilled legal responsibility and cyber insurance coverage portfolios. Previous to becoming a member of AXA XL, she served as head {of professional} legal responsibility and cyber at Zurich North America.

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