Axa XL

The payouts follow the contract that Mapfre signed to pay $984mn to Colombia’s utility EPM.

The executive appointments are the latest in a series of recent staff changes at the carrier.

Based in Los Angeles, the executive will lead the insurer’s underwriting operations within the region.

Supply chain disruptions are impacting material costs and timelines, but the Biden administration’s legislation promises growth.

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.