AXA XL appoints Vanessa Leemans as Head of Cyber, UK & Lloyd’s
AXA XL has today (24 November 2022) announced that it has appointed Vanessa Leemans as Head of Cyber, UK & Lloyd’s, effective immediately.
Ms. Leemans will be responsible for leading AXA XL’s cyber business in the UK and driving its strategic, profitable development.
Commenting on the appointment, Andrew Underwood, Chief Underwriting Officer – Specialty, UK & Lloyd’s, said: “The cyber market continues to experience strong demand as companies look for a trusted partner to cover increasingly complex technology risks.
“We are strengthening our cyber presence in London under Vanessa’s leadership and are very pleased to welcome her to the business. As a seasoned industry professional, her extensive cyber insurance expertise and broader cyber security and risk knowledge make her well-placed to lead our business in the UK.”
Ms. Leemans started her career 20 years ago at Aon in Belgium, followed by 16 years in the London market, where she progressed through various roles. Since 2016, she has held cyber leadership positions in Aon Cyber Solutions as Global Chief Operating Officer, Chief Commercial Officer EMEA/UK, and Chief Broking Officer EMEA/UK.
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.