AXA XL has appointed Mr Guillaume Parard as head of P&C, Asia, effective 1 January 2025 and Mr Todd Wilhelm as head of specialty, Asia, effective 1 September 2024.
In his new role, Mr Parard will oversee property, energy, construction and casualty teams in Asia. He will focus on strengthening AXA XL’s market position and ensuring robust performance across these lines of business.
Mr Parard began his insurance career in 2007 with Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty before joining AXA Group in 2014. He is currently head of energy & construction for APAC & Europe at AXA XL.
In his new role, Mr Wilhelm will lead the specialty team, which encompasses niche specialty (political risk and credit bonds, fine arts and specie, and crisis management), marine and aerospace. He will drive team success and implement innovative, tailored solutions for clients and brokers.
Mr Wilhelm began his insurance career in 1988 with FM and held senior underwriting leadership roles at ACE Insurance Limited and QBE Insurance. He joined AXA XL in 2017.