Spruce Power Holding: AXA XL Elevates Leadership in Cyber and Property Insurance
- AXA XL promotes Greg Chambers and Caitlin Alpern to enhance leadership in its Cyber & Technology business segment.
- The company emphasizes strong leadership to navigate complex cybersecurity threats and improve its cyber insurance offerings.
- Lindsay Hermann appointed as Head of Property, enhancing AXA XL’s capabilities in addressing complex property risks and natural catastrophes.
AXA XL Strengthens Leadership in Cyber and Property Insurance Segments
In a strategic move to enhance its capabilities in cyber and property insurance, AXA XL announces key leadership promotions and appointments within its Cyber & Technology and Property divisions. On April 2, 2025, Greg Chambers and Caitlin Alpern ascend to pivotal roles in the Cyber & Technology business segment. Chambers, now overseeing the Complex cyber risk portfolio, brings nearly a decade of experience at AXA XL and over 22 years in underwriting and brokerage. His focus will be on managing the intricate needs of clients with large-scale operations amid a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. Meanwhile, Alpern, elevated to Team Lead in the Large & Complex segment, will manage high-visibility accounts in the eastern U.S. Her leadership and engagement with key brokers will be instrumental in addressing the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by clients today.
AXA XL's commitment to bolstering its cyber insurance offerings is evident in the emphasis placed on these appointments. Michelle Chia, Head of Cyber & Technology at AXA XL, highlights the importance of strong leadership in navigating the increasingly complex threats that organizations encounter. The company provides comprehensive cyber insurance solutions, encompassing both pre-breach and post-breach services. This includes robust claims management and guidance for regulatory compliance and reputational recovery, aimed at helping organizations mitigate potential damages when cyber incidents occur. The evolving threat landscape necessitates a skilled team capable of addressing these challenges, and AXA XL’s recent promotions reflect a strategic investment in talent to achieve this goal.
In addition to strengthening its cyber capabilities, AXA XL also bolsters its Property division with the appointment of Lindsay Hermann as the new Head of Property for its Central Zone, effective April 3, 2025. Based in Chicago and reporting to Michele Sansone, Hermann will lead a regional team dedicated to providing comprehensive insurance coverage for complex property risks. With over 22 years of industry experience, including her previous role at Zurich Insurance Company, Hermann is poised to enhance AXA XL's property underwriting capabilities. Her expertise will be essential in addressing clients' concerns regarding extreme weather and natural catastrophe risks, ensuring that the company remains a leader in providing innovative risk management solutions.
AXA XL’s strategic moves in leadership reflect its commitment to adapting to the evolving dynamics of both the cyber and property insurance markets. By investing in experienced professionals, the company enhances its ability to meet the growing demands of clients, from mid-sized businesses to large multinationals, while maintaining its position as a frontrunner in the insurance industry.
