AXA XL appoints Julijana Sumner as Chief Claims Officer for APAC & Europe
AXA XL Insurance today announced the appointment of Julijana Sumner as Chief Claims Officer, APAC & Europe and XL Insurance Company SE (XLICSE), subject to regulatory approvals.
In her new role, Ms. Sumner will be responsible for the delivery of best-in-class claims services across Europe, Asia and Australia, leading the regional Claims function and working closely with AXA XL’s local claims teams.
Xavier Veyry, Chief Executive Officer, APAC & Europe at AXA XL, commented: “Outstanding claims service is a real differentiator in our industry. And we know that claims excellence requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise and a client-first mindset, especially when working with complex, global organisations. These are all qualities that Julijana embodies, and I am delighted to see her move into this new role.”
Ms. Sumner joined AXA XL in 2012 as a Senior Claims Specialist for Financial Lines in Australia after a successful career as a private practice lawyer. During her tenure at AXA XL, she served as a Regional Claims Practice Leader for Financial Lines in APAC, and more recently as Head of Claims for Australia. Ms. Sumner sits on AXA XL’s 2023/2024 Leadership Team Advisory Council.
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About AXA XL
AXA XL is the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA which provides property, casualty, professional and speciality products to industrial, commercial and professional firms, insurance companies and other enterprises, here in the UK and throughout the world. With underwriting teams based in the US, UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific regions, we can make decisions close to the markets you serve and work with you to tailor cover to your business needs.
We help businesses adapt and thrive amidst change. Rather than just paying covered claims when things go wrong, we go beyond protection into prevention so your business can go beyond the unexpected.