AXA XL names new head of cyber and technology for Americas

AXA XL Insurance has appointed an experienced leader to manage its cyber portfolio and develop the regional underwriting strategy and product innovation in the Americas.

Jeremy Gittler (pictured) has been named new head of cyber and technology for the Americas. He will be based in New York.

Gittler has over 15 years of cyber claims experience, most recently as the practice leader and head of cyber claims in the Americas region for AXA XL. Prior to joining AXA XL in 2012, he served as a senior complex claim Director for cyber and technology at AIG.

“Jeremy has demonstrated exceptional leadership managing the cyber claims team at AXA XL for the last 9 years and is well equipped to lead our cyber team in the Americas region,” said David Grigg, chief underwriting officer for professional lines & cyber in the Americas. "With his background in claims, Jeremy brings a unique perspective to the risks our clients face, and he is widely recognised by our brokers and clients for his thought leadership in the cyber insurance industry."

Grigg added: “At AXA XL, our cyber team is committed to working with our brokers and clients, in addition to regulators, law enforcement, cyber security professionals and others, to find appropriate protections and risk mitigation/reduction strategies to meet the evolving cyber insurance landscape.”

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