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AXA XL announced the appointment of Kathleen Ziegler as the new chief operations officer (COO) for its insurance business in the Americas.
Lucy Pilko, AXA XL’s CEO, Americas, praised Ziegler’s track record, saying, “Kathleen has an impressive track record at top insurance companies driving operational excellence, transforming large teams and business units, and fostering innovation. With our recent restructuring to better serve our clients, Kathleen’s expertise will be particularly valuable to us.”
In her new role, Ziegler will oversee the day-to-day operations of AXA XL’s Americas Insurance operations, including leading its Workplace, Middle Office, Reporting & Premium Operations, and Underwriting Governance teams. She will also spearhead transformation and technology initiatives across the region.
Ziegler brings over 25 years of experience to the role, having held senior positions at American International Group (AIG), Zurich Financial Services, CopperPoint, and Blackboard Insurance. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President of Operations at CopperPoint, where she integrated and built enterprise infrastructure following recent acquisitions. &