Axa XL has strengthened its cyber capacity in the UK with new appointments across both the underwriting and claims teams.

Vanessa Leemans, head of cyber, UK and Lloyd’s, has expanded her team to eight dedicated cyber underwriters and two claims adjusters.

Daniel Garrett joins from Berkshire Hathaway as cyber underwriting manager, bringing over 13 years’ experience – predominantly in cyber and technology underwriting – to the role.

Dan Lander joins from Liberty Specialty Markets as senior cyber underwriter and brings with him six years’ experience in cyber underwriting and over 10 years’ experience in technology underwriting.

Adelaide Fragiacomo joins from Axa XL Australia as cyber underwriter. She has four years’ experience.

Fred Kelleher joins as cyber underwriter. He has a legal background and London Market wording experience, having previously worked at Axa XL in M&A underwriting.

John Wild joins as cyber underwriter, and has London Market underwriting experience across open market and portfolio solutions, having previously worked at Axa XL as a K&R underwriter.

Finally, Chloe Hargreaves joins as a cyber claims adjuster from Axa XL’s Graduate Scheme.