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 development of our cyber enterprise and the progressive growth of cyber danger administration options that may actually make a distinction for our shoppers.”

In her new position, Chia will oversee the corporate’s cyber enterprise development technique within the Americas and assist develop its product and repair choices. She’s 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. “Below the management and underwriting administration of Jeremy Gittler, our head of cyber and expertise within the Americas, our cyber insurance coverage enterprise has continued to develop. As we plan for continued development and enlargement of our services and products to assist our shoppers enhance their cyber resilience, Michelle shall be instrumental in making certain AXA XL’s and our shoppers’ belongings and pursuits are safeguarded whereas all of us proceed to navigate by 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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