AXA XL appoints Thomas Saive as Head of Underwriting, Motor for APAC & Europe

Paris - February 16, 2026

AXA XL today announced it has appointed Thomas Saive as Head of Underwriting Motor, APAC & Europe, effective March 1.

In this role, Mr. Saive will oversee the underwriting strategy for Motor insurance for the APAC & Europe Business Unit, as well as for the French market directly, working closely with the regional and local underwriting teams.

Commenting on the appointment, Marine Ress, Chief Underwriting Officer for Casualty in APAC & Europe, said: “The cost of car repairs has surged in many markets where our clients operate. For example, in France, the average cost of vehicle repairs after a breakdown or crash has increased by 25.7% since 2020, according to SRA. Against this backdrop, and with the emergence of new mobility solutions, our clients’ risk landscape is evolving rapidly.”

Stéphane Tinturier, Head of Casualty for AXA XL in France, added: “Thomas brings 15 years of insurance experience and a deep understanding of our clients’ changing risks. He is ideally positioned to lead our Motor business and support our clients, both at regional level and in the French market.”

Mr. Saive started his career in consulting before joining AXA Corporate Solutions in 2011 as Casualty Underwriter for France and Benelux. In 2015, he moved to AXA Gie as Risk Manager, P&C Underwriting and Reserving. Most recently, he held the position of Head of Reserving in the Risk function at AXA XL.