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Emmanuel Touzeau joins AXA XL today as Chief Human Resources Officer. He previously held a series of leadership roles spanning human resources, talent development, communications and executive management at AXA Group. Welcome, Emmanuel! #talent

Anne Marie Elder, our Global Chief Underwriting Officer for Specialty, has over 30 years of experience in maritime insurance, and she has seen firsthand how uncertainty is an inherent part of the industry—whether it’s weather, supply chains, or emerging technologies. What truly matters is understanding these risks well enough to help clients move forward. In this article, she shares key lessons on resilience, collaboration, and expertise, highlighting how insurance can be a vital partner in navigating change, from innovative vessel designs to new energy sources. "I see resilience as a competitive advantage, not simply a compliance exercise," she notes. Read her article below; find the link in comments. 👇

Freight transportation is essential to the global economy, but moving away from fossil fuels will not come down to one technology. From decarbonized maritime fuels to electric fleets and alternative aviation fuels, every pathway introduces different operational, infrastructure, and safety risks. A new Reuters Events report, produced with AXA XL, explores these challenges and how insurers can help businesses adopt emerging technologies with greater confidence. Read ‘Freight in a Low-Carbon Economy: Managing the Risks’; link in comments 👇

"Clients want a partner who is both innovative and reliable," notes Manuel Meier, our Chief Client Officer. In his article, Manuel reflects on how insurers can help clients navigate complexity, anticipate disruption, and make better-informed decisions. Check out the link in the comments. 👇

AI and geospatial intelligence are giving insurers a new view of risk... from space. From remote damage assessments to AI-powered analysis of satellite imagery, technology is being harnessed to evaluate losses more rapidly, deliver clearer insights, and support clients when they need it most. This video, created in collaboration with Bloomberg Media. highlights how combining technology with human expertise enables us to respond faster and help businesses recover with confidence. #BloombergMediaStudios #FacingIntoRisk

Wildfires, once seen as a secondary peril, now pose risks comparable to earthquakes and hurricanes. Reinsurance plays a part in the recovery; providing non-recourse funding, in a structured way, to help facilitate recovery. Changes in wildfire patterns, together with continued development in high-risk areas, make understanding and managing this evolving risk increasingly important. Our report with Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies highlights how better data, resilient building codes, and an evolving marketplace are key to managing wildfire risk now and in the future. Read the full article by Jonathan Gale, Chief Underwriting Officer, Reinsurance to know more; check out the link in comments 👇

We’ve entered into an agreement to acquire S-RM, a global corporate intelligence and cyber security consultancy. S-RM supports clients in 140 countries with intelligence, cyber security, and crisis response services—from cyber risk assessment and incident response to specialist investigations, geopolitical intelligence, and integrity and reputational due diligence. Building on our long-standing partnership, the acquisition will support the expansion of our prevention offering. S-RM is expected to continue serving its global client base as part of AXA XL Risk Advisory, our newly created business unit dedicated to prevention. Scott Gunter, CEO of AXA XL, commented: “The acquisition of S-RM marks an important step in the buildout of AXA XL Risk Advisory and in our continued efforts to go beyond traditional insurance coverage. Clients are looking for data-driven insights and expert guidance to help them anticipate emerging threats, mitigate risk, and respond quickly when events occur. S-RM’s specialist expertise will help us accelerate that support.” Libby Benet, CEO of AXA XL Risk Advisory, added: “S-RM brings highly complementary expertise that will strengthen our advisory capabilities and broaden our offering. By bringing together our risk consulting teams, S-RM’s geopolitical intelligence and crisis response expertise, and the technology-enabled solutions of the AXA Digital Commercial Platform, we will be able to help clients build deeper resilience across a wider spectrum of risks.” 🔗 Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/eRfiZmVc Completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected by the end of September.

Is nuclear the future of powering data centers? With data center energy demand set to double by 2030, finding reliable, low-carbon power is crucial. While wind, solar, and hydro can help, their reliance on natural phenomena and large land requirements pose limitations. Growing interest in nuclear energy, especially small modular reactors (SMRs), offers a site-flexible, low-carbon solutions. With around 80 SMR designs in development and major companies investing, nuclear could become key to meeting future energy needs. ➡️ Read the article by Greg Schiffer, Chief Executive Officer, North America Reinsurance below. Check out the link in comments 👇

"Cybersecurity is built on confidentiality, integrity, and availability," notes Virginie LECAT, Senior Cyber Risk Advisor at AXA XL. In this video, she highlights how most cybersecurity efforts focus on keeping data confidential and intact, but availability is where AI dependencies quietly turn into business risks. Almost nobody plans for the day AI simply isn’t available. It’s important for companies to be prepared for that.

🚀 The latest AXA XL Risk Digest is here, and it’s full of important updates you’ll want to see. In this edition, you’ll find out about: ➡️ Our participation at Airmic 2026 ➡️ Celebrating 40 years of AXA XL in Bermuda ➡️ Insights from our leaders at ParisMAT ️➡️ Our newest Fast Fast Forward articles Check out these stories and more below 👇