AXA XL unveils global lead – innovation

AXA XL has appointed Dan Bendavid (pictured) as global lead – innovation, within its operations & technology team.

The company said Bendavid will drive AXA XL’s innovation strategy and manage a global team of innovation experts to lead the implementation of focused initiatives, in collaboration with external partners.

Bendavid joined from AXA where he worked on several strategic initiatives, including the definition of AXA’s group digital strategy for operations & services. He managed programs in Spain and Italy before leading general insurance claims operations across seven countries in Asia-Pacific. He then joined AXA Next where he led the P&C Business Innovation Center. Prior to joining AXA, Bendavid was a senior engagement manager at McKinsey in Paris.

Ashok Krishnan, chief innovation, data and analytics officer at AXA XL, commented: “The insurance industry is undergoing a tremendous amount of change, and so are our clients’ businesses. We understand the opportunities that technology and innovation present for re/insurers that are prepared to push the boundaries, and we are investing in our team to do just that. Dan and his team will work across the organization, harnessing our collective expertise to deliver new solutions that deliver value for our clients and brokers.”

He added: “I am delighted that Dan has joined the team. His previous experience with AXA and the work he has done at AXA Next position him ideally for this role and I cannot wait to see what the team will achieve under his leadership.”