AXA XL appoints ex-Aon director to Asia role

International insurance giant, AXA XL, has appointed Stephen Nguyen as client management leader, Asia. Based in Hong Kong and reporting to Jonathan Mead, head of client & distribution, Asia Pacific, Nguyen will be responsible for delivering client strategies and an enhanced customer experience throughout Asia.

Following news of the appointment, Mead said: “We are very excited to welcome Stephen to the team. Working in conjunction with our intermediary partners, Stephen will undoubtedly complement our broker model and embody AXA XL’s commitment to putting our customer first.”

Craig Langham, regional hub leader, Asia Pacific- Insurance added: “Asia is fast evolving, with disruptive technologies and emerging risks impacting traditional business models. Clients now look beyond current risks to ensure they are prepared for the risks of tomorrow, and there have never been more opportunities for AXA XL to make a difference to our clients and brokers. Growing our client and distribution team is one of the ways that we demonstrate our commitment to the market.”

Nguyen joins AXA XL from Aon, where most recently he held the position of Director and Aon Global Client Network Manager for Outward Accounts. Prior to this, he held several account executive positions in Marsh and was Insurance Manager at Goodman Limited.