Andrew Diesel Joins AXA XL as Americas Fleet Casualty Risk Consultant

AXA XL Insurance has appointed Andrew Diesel as casualty risk consultant—fleet in the Americas. Based in Dallas, Mr. Diesel will provide technical support to AXA XL's underwriters and clients primarily in the US and Canada.

Mr. Diesel will be responsible for executing value-added engagements with AXA XL clients, including in partnership with the company's tech partners, as well as working with AXA XL's underwriters to better support clients.

"As we continue to expand our Risk Consulting capabilities, it is incredibly important we invest in the areas that impact our clients," Jonathan Salter, global head of Risk Consulting at AXA XL said in a statement. "The challenges facing fleets of all sizes in the Americas over the last several years are well known in the industry, and as a prior fleet manager, Andrew is intimately aware of the unique risks in this space. This technical insight, coupled with his experience in client consulting services with major insurance brokers, makes Andrew an ideal partner for clients and underwriters alike."

Richard Burggraf, head of Portfolio Strategy, Data & Analytics, and Technology for US Risk Management at AXA XL said in the statement, "Clients are proactively seeking innovative solutions to meet the challenges of their evolving operational and risk landscape. Andrew's experience in developing risk control offerings as both a fleet specialist and broker will complement our expanding suite of risk consulting services for our clients."

Mr. Diesel has nearly 10 years' experience in fleet management and consulting. He previously served as senior risk control consultant at Gallagher, where he had responsibility for implementing the National Risk Control Strategy and let the National Fleet and Transportation working group