AXA XL appoints new country manager for Italy

Group 1 - AXA XL has appointed Sylvain Eyraud as the new country manager for Italy, effective from January 1, 2026, pending regulatory approval [1] - Eyraud has over 15 years of experience in the insurance sector, having held various roles at AXA, including APAC & Europe Strategy head [1][2] - The appointment is expected to enhance AXA XL's business growth and innovation in Italy, with a focus on collaboration across the AXA ecosystem [3] Group 2 - AXA recently acquired a 51% stake in Italy-based Prima, a managing general agent with €1.2 billion ($1.39 billion) in premiums for 2024, for €500 million [3] - This acquisition is anticipated to nearly double AXA's size in the motor business segment and strengthen its market presence in Italy [4] - Donnacha Smyth was appointed as the global chief underwriting officer for casualty in September 2025, bringing over three decades of experience in the insurance industry [4]