MAXIS Global Benefits Network (MAXIS GBN) has enlisted Nicolas Denys as chief underwriting officer, effective from 1 February 2025.
Denys takes over from Nicola Fordham, who moved on from her role in September to take on a new role as chief solutions officer at MAXIS GBN.
He will join the company’s executive committee and report to CEO Mattieu Rouot. In his new role, Denys will lead a team of pricing underwriters who work closely with the MAXIS network of local insurers, the MAXIS EU Underwriting Hub, as well as multinational clients.
Previously, he served as head of health and employee benefits within the AXA Group Underwriting Office. Prior to that, Denys held roles in risk management, finance and strategy at AXA Group.
Commenting on the appointment, Denys says: “I am delighted to be joining MAXIS GBN and am looking forward to using my technical expertise to lead the underwriting team to even more success.
“Having recently led the AXA Group technical review of MAXIS GBN’s activities, I have been able to get to know the challenges and ambition of the business and familiarise myself with processes in place.”
Rouot further adds: “I am pleased to be welcoming Nicolas to the business. He has a wealth of experience in the industry and his strong technical, process and people management skills will be hugely beneficial to both our excellent underwriting team and the business.”
