AXA XL Appoints Jeremy Gittler Americas Head of Cyber and Technology

AXA XL Insurance has named Jeremy Gittler head of cyber and technology for the Americas, based in New York. In his new role, Mr. Gittler will manage AXA XL's cyber portfolio and develop the regional underwriting strategy and product innovation in the Americas.

Mr. Gittler has more than 15 years of cyber claims experience, most recently as the practice leader and head of cyber claims in the Americas region for AXA XL. Prior to joining AXA XL in 2021, Mr. Gittler served as senior complex claim director for cyber and technology at AIG.

"Jeremy has demonstrated exceptional leadership managing the cyber-claims team at AXA XL for the last 9 years and is well equipped to lead our cyber team in the Americas region," David Grigg, chief underwriting officer for professional lines and cyber in the Americas at AXA XL, said in a statement. "With his background in claims, Jeremy brings a unique perspective to the risks our clients face, and he is widely recognized by our brokers and clients for his thought leadership in the cyber-insurance industry."

"At AXA XL, our cyber team is committed to working with our brokers and clients, in addition to regulators, law enforcement, cyber-security professionals, and others, to find appropriate protections and risk mitigation/reduction strategies to meet the evolving cyber-insurance landscape," Mr. Grigg said.

Before entering the insurance industry, Mr. Gittler practiced law at Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP for nearly 7 years. He received his JD from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and graduated with honors from Emory University.