Axa XL Insurance has appointed Julijana Sumner as chief claims officer, APAC & Europe and XL Insurance Company SE, subject to regulatory approvals.

In her new role, Ms Sumner will be responsible for the delivery of best-in-class claims services across Europe, Asia and Australia, leading the regional claims function and working closely with Axa XL’s local claims teams.

The company said she joined Axa XL in 2012 as a senior claims specialist for financial lines in Australia after a successful career as a private practice lawyer.

During her tenure at Axa XL, she served as a regional claims practice leader for financial lines in APAC, and more recently as head of claims for Australia.

Ms Sumner sits on Axa XL’s 2023/2024 leadership team advisory council.