Anthony R. O’Donnell // July 29, 2025 
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AXA XL (New York) has appointed Sylvain Bouteillé as chief underwriting officer for Specialty, Americas. In this role, he will lead the development and execution of the regional strategy for the company’s Specialty division, which includes Aviation, Ocean Marine, Political Risk, Trade Credit & Commercial Bonds, War, Terrorism & Political Violence, Fine Art & Specie, and Structured Risk Solutions.
Donna Nadeau, CUO, Americas, AXA XL.
Bouteillé, who will be based in New York, reports to Donna Nadeau, head of