AXA XL has appointed Kathleen Ziegler as chief operating officer for its Americas' insurance business. Ziegler will take over for Jerome Itty, who is leaving his position with AXA XL in July to accept an assignment with AXA Group in Europe, and report to Lucy Pilko, CEO of AXA XL Americas. In her new role, Ziegler will oversee and manage AXA XL Americas' insurance operations, including leading underwriting, reporting, premium operations, and underwriting governance teams. She will also be responsible for leading transformation and technology initiatives across the region. Ziegler brings more than 25 years of insurance industry experience, having held senior leadership positions at AIG, Zurich, CopperPoint, and Blackboard Insurance. Commenting on the appointment, Pilko says: "Kathleen has an impressive track record at top insurance companies, driving operational excellence, transforming large teams and business units, and fostering innovation. “Kathleen will play a crucial role in this transformation by providing strategic leadership and operational expertise to ensure that our client-focused approach is seamlessly integrated into all aspects of our business."
