AXA XL Insurance announced the appointment of Simona FUMAGALLI to Head of International Financial Lines, Europe, based in Milan.

In her new role, FUMAGALLI will be responsible for developing underwriting strategies and product offerings for Europe. In addition, she will remain in her current position as Country Leader of Italy, until a successor has been appointed.

FUMAGALLI joined XL Catlin as Chief Underwriting Officer for professional indemnity within International Financial Lines in 2014. She became Country Manager for Italy in 2016 and was appointed Country Leader for AXA XL's insurance operations in Italy at the beginning of this year. Prior to joining AXA XL, she held several underwriting and leadership roles at ACE, MARSH and ZURICH.