Axa XL adds CNA's Aliperti to extend cyber offerings to Americas SMEs

By Isha Marathe

April 29 - (The Insurer) - Axa XL has hired Michelle Aliperti, formerly vice president at CNA Insurance, as head of small and midsize enterprises in the Americas.

Aliperti will drive Axa XL's plan to extend its cyber insurance products to SMEs and grow its commercial E&O offerings for design and other service professionals.

New York-based Aliperti will report to Michelle Chia, chief underwriting officer, cyber, design and select professional at Axa XL.

Aliperti has more than 30 years of experience in the industry. Before her 25-year tenure at CNA, she was an underwriter at AIG.