AXA XL
AXA XL, the new division of AXA Group, combines XL Group operations, AXA Corporate Solutions and AXA Art, to provide property, casualty and specialty risk insurance and risk management products and services for mid-sized companies through to multinationals, and reinsurance solutions to insurance companies globally. We partner with those who move the world forward. To learn more, visit www.axaxl.com
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The beautiful game and the British weather: The risk and insurance view
The unpredictable British weather can result in football matches being cancelled, while unsuitable pitches are contributing to an increase in player injuries. This article highlights the risks facing UK football clubs and how insurance solutions can help clubs to mitigate the financial costs.
Keeping pace with the pacesetters
Complexity and volatility have long been key elements in the world of risk, but a new wrinkle is emerging and is impacting the sharing economy: velocity. This article looks at the challenges associated with protecting sharing economy businesses with insurance policies in differing markets.
Venezuela: A land of risks and opportunities
Venezuela is clearly a market with many risks, but change is coming and it will create opportunities. This article highlights some potential growth opportunities and why political risk and credit insurance are important tools in providing assurances to potential investors.
Closing the gap: Why UK clients need to think about environmental coverage
It has been 15 years since the Environmental Liability Directive came into force, yet many companies remain unware of the potential liabilities they face. This article highlights the limitations of general liability policies and the advantages of taking out specialist environmental liability cover.
Agricultural insurance: Happiness is in the field
According to AXA XL’s Agricultural Insurance Survey 2018, farmers across the world are keen to see levels of coverage increase, to include full production risks, and eventually market risks too. This article highlights emerging agricultural insurance markets and the trends shaping the industry.
Technology is making waves in the marine insurance market
MarineTech is here to stay and evolve, but how do industry players do the same? In this article, AXA XL’s Anne Marie Elder looks at how new technologies are changing the marine risks that her team insure and changing the way they underwrite risk.
Cyber prevention: Staying ahead of the phishers, vishers and smishers
Symantec reports that the number of ransomware variants has increased by 46 percent and this trend is expected to continue as cyber crime methods evolve. This article highlights the latest cyber trends, areas vulnerable to attack and the steps organisations can take to mitigate cyber risks.
Getting a hold on mould in construction
Despite many harmless and beneficial moulds, some moulds can be toxic and pose very serious health threats to humans. This article highlights why contractors need to take appropriate precautions to prevent mould from getting a hold during construction and lists some proactive considerations.
Hiring an owner-specified subconsultant
This short article looks at what you can do to protect yourself when an owner wants to require you to hire a specific subconsultant for a design project. Topics covered include how to incorporate the right protection into your contract with the owner and professional liability considerations.
Commercial insurtech is like an exclusive club - and you're invited
By 2021, it’s estimated that global commercial property and casualty insurance premiums will rise to almost $900 billion. This article looks at the opportunities available to insurtechs within the commercial lines space and why there has been a lack of investment from start-ups so far.