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"Risk management is becoming a source of resilience, strategic clarity, and competitive advantage," notes Manuel Meier. Today, clients expect insurers to understand not just their risks but also their business realities and industry dynamics. The insurers that will stand out will be those who combine data, technology, and specialist insight to help clients act earlier, decide better, and navigate risks effectively across all exposures. ➡️ Read Manuel's full article below; link in comments 👇

"If data centers fail, the impact is immediate, from lost income and disrupted operations to reputational damage," notes Scott Gunter, CEO of AXA XL. As companies race to scale computing power with more data centers, they are becoming a critical source of enterprise risk. For boards, this raises essential questions around concentration risk, the true cost of downtime across operations and the value chain, and the resilience of systems during power and connectivity failures. ➡️ Read Scott's insights in this Bloomberg article on why data centers are a board-level risk and what organizations can do to manage it: https://lnkd.in/enPp8F5k

"Approximately 90% of cyber incidents are caused by human error, and both cyber risk and resilience ultimately hinge on human behavior," notes Rébiah Bardot-Girard, our Global Head of Cyber Risk Consulting Services.    Every new technology brings a good guy and a bad guy. AI, for example, enhances certain capabilities but also gives bad actors greater scope to commit cybercrime on an industrial scale.   Cyber is fast-moving and presents potential for high risk. That’s why we built the four pillars — Prevent, Prepare, Protect, and Prevail — to provide a comprehensive cybersecurity approach.    ➡️ Read Rébiah's thoughts in this article: https://lnkd.in/dYwZZvTX 📎 This article is also available in the following languages: 🇫🇷: https://lnkd.in/dZWcQNy3 🇩🇪: https://lnkd.in/dsz_BaWG 🇮🇹: https://lnkd.in/dJ3cnzyE 🇪🇸: https://lnkd.in/dAb-fDcP

Geopolitical risk is no longer a distant backdrop; it’s a boardroom priority. In our latest Ahead of the Risk webinar, former NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer joined Libby Benet, and expert panelists to explore how organizations can turn geopolitical uncertainty into practical decisions on strategy, operations, and resilience. The webinar covered today’s fast-moving security landscape, the economic channels of geopolitical volatility, the role of strategic intelligence, and how prevention-focused risk engineering can help businesses prepare for what comes next. 🎥 Watch the recording and hear the key takeaways from Jaap and the panel here: https://lnkd.in/dzxacvzP

We’re proud to share that Elizabeth Romaine, Head of Reinsurance IT, has been recognized as HotTopics Global CIO 100 winner for 2026! This list from HotTopics features leaders nominated by their peers and reviewed by an independent panel of industry experts. Congratulations to Elizabeth for this well-deserved recognition among the top technology leaders worldwide. 👏

“Clients are no longer managing isolated events. They are managing overlapping disruption”, notes Manuel Meier, our Chief Client Officer. As organizations face increasingly complex and unpredictable challenges, insurers are expected not only to provide protection but also to offer valuable insights, responsiveness, and practical support. In his experience in client-facing leadership roles, Manuel has observed that responsiveness is just as important as expertise. Clients tend to remember how clearly their partners communicate, how quickly they react, and whether they stay close when circumstances become more uncertain. ➡️ Read Manuel's reflections on how insurers can help clients make better-informed decisions: https://lnkd.in/e2Z6DkH5 📎 This article is also available in the following languages: 🇫🇷: https://lnkd.in/ezsRC9eX 🇩🇪: https://lnkd.in/e7-Dj9AZ 🇮🇹: https://lnkd.in/eHe5Bqph 🇪🇸: https://lnkd.in/eTdwyQQt

🚀 The latest AXA XL Risk Digest is here! In this edition, you'll find exciting updates including: ➡️ Highlights from our presence at AIRMIC 2026 ➡️ Celebration of AXA Art Prize UK ➡️ Details about new launches and strategic appointments ➡️ Latest Fast Fast Forward articles Check them out below 👇

Congratulations to Nicoletta on her recent appointment as Global Chief Underwriting Officer – General Liability! In her new role, Nicoletta will work with the Global Casualty team on portfolio strategy design and management, market cycle management, and the continued advancement of technical learning and development across the underwriting community. Nicoletta brings 28 years of industry experience, has been with us since 2014 and is based in Exton, PA.

Our colleagues stepped out of their usual roles and into their communities for our Global Day of Giving, as part of AXA's Week for Good. Now in its 21st year, we're proud to celebrate the incredible generosity and commitment of our colleagues. Together, we've showed what’s possible when a team comes together for a cause: ✅ 4,189 colleagues volunteered globally ✅ 213 volunteer projects delivered across communities ✅ 44 offices participated ✅ 19 countries represented From environmental initiatives to community support, our teams showed up and made a real difference. Hear from our colleagues, including Lucy Pilko, Dana Rosenbaum, Amani Couture and Sheva Darcy, about what Global Day of Giving means to them and the local projects they are supporting. This is what it means to be part of the AXA XL community: where we don't just talk about social impact, we live it. Here's to our volunteers and the communities we serve together! 🙌

We’re proud to celebrate Pride Month and remain committed to creating a workplace where our LGBTQ+ colleagues can be their authentic selves. As David Chammas, Senior Legal Counsel and Pride Americas BRG Co-Lead, beautifully puts it, “Pride is a constant celebration.” This month serves as a reminder of the ongoing importance of visibility, inclusion, and representation. Happy Pride! 🌈