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AXA XL reveals new risk innovation incubator Cube

AXA | November 19, 2019

AXA XL, the property & casualty and specialty risk division of AXA Group, has introduced a risk innovation incubator called Cube. Available globally and described as the first of its kind, Cube will feature a series of workshops in which AXA XL and its clients test new risk management solutions to ultimately come up with a prototype and a supporting business case. The six-week program will see risk managers working alongside AXA XL risk and innovation experts. “Cube supports our goal to go beyond traditional insurance to become a comprehensive partner to our clients,” said Philippe Gouraud, global head of strategic distribution at AXA XL. “The program’s structured and well-tested approach allows us to offer our clients a robust environment to innovate.

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