AXA XL appoints Giordano as global CUO

AXA XL has appointed Jeanmarie Giordano as global chief underwriting officer.

Giordano (pictured) succeeds Libby Benet, who has been appointed CEO of AXA XL Risk Advisory, the insurer’s new business unit focused on prevention.

In her new role, Giordano will lead AXA XL’s global underwriting strategy.

She will work with business unit CEOs and product lines to support disciplined growth, technical excellence and portfolio resilience.

Scott Gunter, CEO of AXA XL, said: “Jeanmarie is a highly experienced leader in the global insurance space; she combines deep technical expertise with a strong profile and first-rate relationships across the market.

“Through her career she has not only successfully built books of business but also stabilized businesses throughout the market cycles.”

Giordano joins AXA XL from Everest, where she was most recently North America chief underwriting officer.

She had held that role since March 2025.

Before that, she was chief underwriting officer, financial lines and specialty, at Everest.

Prior to joining Everest, Giordano spent nearly 15 years at AIG.

Her roles at AIG included global head of multinational for financial lines and chief underwriting officer, professional liability.

Gunter added: “Her experience, expertise, and relationships position her ideally for this role and I am excited to have her join us at AXA XL.”