AXA XL Risk Digest
Welcome to the AXA XL Digest, our dedicated LinkedIn newsletter. Each month, we’ll bring you industry insights and expert perspectives to help keep our clients and brokers informed about the latest trends in risk management and insurance.
Read on for expert commentary, industry highlights, and important updates from AXA XL and beyond.
Transforming Insurance in Uncertain Times: Strategies for Building Resilience and Seizing Opportunities
The insurance industry is transforming in today’s uncertain world! In this recent Leader’s Edge podcast episode, AXA XL’s Head of Large Commercial Donna Nadeau explores how data-driven insights, innovative solutions, and stronger collaboration are enabling businesses to proactively manage risks and seize new opportunities. From supply chain disruptions to cybersecurity threats to greater implementation of AI technologies, learn how insurance is no longer just a safety net but a strategic partner that helps organizations adapt and thrive in unpredictable times. Tune in to discover practical strategies for building resilience and turning uncertainty into a competitive advantage.
Congratulations, Miho, for winning the AXA Art Prize UK 2025!
As highlighted in last month’s Digest, we are thrilled to announce Miho Sato as the recipient of the AXA Art Prize UK. Her remarkable artwork, titled "Windy Day 2," was selected from the prestigious Royal Academy of Arts (RA) 2025 Summer Exhibition, earning her the coveted £10,000 prize.
Miho’s piece captivated the judges with its dynamic depiction of movement and a compelling interpretation of the relationship between nature and human experience. It is currently on display as part of the RA Summer Exhibition in London and will remain on view until August 17th. Miho shares with us her inspiration behind her winning artwork, ‘Windy Day 2’, with advice to upcoming artists to follow their instincts.
Congratulations once again to Miho on this well-deserved recognition! Read the press release to find out more: https://lnkd.in/euknDZa5
Celebrating excellence: Americas Cyber Claims team named Zywave Claims Team of the Year
Congratulations to our Americas Cyber Claims team who were named Claims Team of the Year at the Zywave Cyber Risk Awards! Their exceptional work in responding swiftly and expertly to cyber incidents, from ransomware to AI threats, sets the industry standard. We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of their dedication and excellence!
Read more here - Cyber Claims Team of the Year
Financial Times Content Hub
Introducing the Financial Times Content Hub: The Power of Risk. In a landscape of rapid change from climate challenges to cyber threats, businesses must become agile navigators. Uncertainty isn’t a barrier but a terrain to explore. This series highlights strategies to transform risk into opportunity.
The power of risk: building confidence in an uncertain world
Discover how insurance transforms risk into opportunity, helping businesses adapt and innovate amid complex, interconnected global challenges like climate change, cyber threats, and geopolitical instability.
Innovation and insurance: how the industry can support the energy transition
Insurers play a vital role in the transition to a low-carbon economy, managing risks and supporting finance, infrastructure, and decommissioning efforts crucial to achieving net zero by 2050.
Learn more about AXA XL’s award-winning Captive offering in the Americas
Visit our interactive landing page to see how our award-winning captives team partners with companies to deliver innovative and customized solutions. Stay informed about all things risk related through thought leadership articles, podcasts, and more from our captives experts.
AXA XL, a finalist in the Captive Review US Awards 2025, is a proud sponsor of the 40th Annual VCIA Conference, taking place August 11-13, 2025 in Burlington, VT. Visit our booth and connect with AXA XL Captives experts, including Steven Bauman, Head of Captive Programs, Americas, and Joseph Davina, Head of Group Captives.
Discover our solutions for business: https://axaxl.com/captives-americas
Nuclear opportunity and challenges for the shipping industry
The IMO aims for net zero shipping emissions by 2050, exploring nuclear propulsion and alternative fuels like ammonia and hydrogen. Progress is rapid, but challenges include regulation, infrastructure, and safety. Insurers and risk experts must develop new models for nuclear risks to support industry decarbonisation efforts.
The transversal risk manager; adapting to interconnected risk
Climate change, geopolitics, and cyber risks top global threats. Interconnected and systemic, these risks require forward-thinking, resilience, and adaptation. Insurers are helping clients understand evolving risks, leveraging technology, and enhancing preparedness to navigate a complex, uncertain future.
Local solutions to global threats: Rethinking cybersecurity in a changing landscape
Organizations face complex, interconnected cyber risks amid geopolitical shifts and technology fragmentation. To build resilience, they must tailor regional strategies, reinforce cyber hygiene, invest in robust infrastructure, and foster awareness. Continuous adaptation and collaboration are vital to navigating evolving threats and safeguarding digital ecosystems effectively.
Ahead of the Storm: Aviation preps for hurricane risk
With the 2025 hurricane season predicted to be active, organizations must prepare. Establish decision-making processes, monitor weather reports, identify alternative locations, and understand coverage. A comprehensive storm plan ensures aircraft safety and minimizes risks, supporting effective risk management amid increasing storm frequency and intensity.
UK, Europe & APAC
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US & Canada
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Senior Geospatial Data Scientist / Independent Researcher
1wThanks for sharing ==> Aviation preps for hurricane risk Perhaps there is another solution/alternative: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dan-harkins-297aa0124_space-smallsat-newspace-activity-7356041605679566848-winj Tagging: Dan Harkins - not to replace the aeroplane-based monitoring network, but to supplement it, as the planes don't fly everywhere, the satellites can provide a different view. #OpenToProjects Gijs van den Dool