AXA XL strengthens alternative risk strategy with global CUO appointment

AXA XL has appointed Jiten Halai as Global Chief Underwriting Officer for Structured Risk Solutions, underlining its commitment to scaling innovative risk transfer models for corporate clients.

The move comes as demand accelerates for bespoke insurance structures that go beyond traditional coverage. Businesses are increasingly turning to alternative risk solutions including captives and multi-year programmes to manage complex and emerging risks more effectively.

Halai will play a central role in shaping AXA XL’s global underwriting strategy in this space, helping to align capabilities across regions while advancing the company’s proposition in structured and performance-based risk solutions.

The appointment builds on AXA XL’s broader efforts to invest in alternative risk, including the recent expansion of its dedicated teams in the Americas. These initiatives reflect a wider industry shift, as organisations seek more flexible, capital-efficient approaches to risk management.

With deep expertise spanning underwriting and actuarial disciplines, Halai is well positioned to support the next phase of growth in structured risk solutions an area increasingly seen as critical to navigating today’s evolving risk landscape.

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