AXA XL strengthens India team
AXA XL has expanded its India reinsurance team with several key hires following the appointment of Alok Shukla as CEO of XL Insurance Company SE – India Reinsurance Branch in April 2025. The new team members, based in Mumbai, bring expertise across underwriting, claims, and operations, reinforcing AXA XL’s facultative capabilities in the region.
New hires include:
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Saurabh Bhootara, Property, Energy & Construction Underwriter (ex-Liberty Mutual)
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Priya Manchanda, Claims Specialist (ex-WTW India)
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Vinod Kumar, Assistant Underwriter (internal move)
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Saumitra Sharma, Chief Underwriting Officer (ex-Swiss Re)
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Akash Jain, Underwriting Assistant (ex-K.M. Dastur)
The appointments reflect AXA XL’s commitment to India as a strategic growth market in Asia.
