Headquarters:
Sydney, NSW
Year founded:
1998
Number of employees:
100–200
Phone:
+61 2 8270 1400
Email:
ausinfo@axaxl.com
Website:
axaxl.com
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/axaxl
“We target wealth managers and RIAs that are looking for ways to differentiate in their offering and cater to a growing number of high-net-worth individuals looking for alternative investment vehicles such as private equity investment”
Kevin Collins
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Catherine Carlyon leads AXA XL’s insurance business in Australia, the third-largest market by gross written premium in the APAC and Europe region. With over two decades in the industry, she has held key roles including head of Asia-Pacific claims and chief of staff for global claims. Carlyon joined AXA XL following the 2005 hurricanes, helping to build a lasting catastrophe response framework. A Chartered Accountant and Oxford graduate, she spent 10 years with KPMG across the UK, US and Australia. Based in Sydney with her husband and two children, Carlyon is also a beekeeper and a passionate advocate for workplace inclusion.
Country Manager
Catherine Carlyon
Stephen Nguyen is head of distribution for AXA XL in Australia, leading engagement with key clients and prospects across the region. He transferred from Hong Kong, where he served as client management leader for Asia. With over a decade of experience in client management, Nguyen has held leadership roles at Aon and Goodman Group, advising businesses on risk strategy, insurance program design and governance. He works closely with underwriting and global distribution teams to grow and deepen customer relationships. Nguyen holds a Bachelor of Business in International Business and a Diploma of Insurance Broking and brings a strong commercial and client-focused mindset.
Head of Distribution
Stephen Nguyen
Scott Jerome is the leader of Brooklyn Underwriting, an AXA XL-owned insurance company specialising in property, casualty, and financial lines for the commercial and mid-market sectors. He joined XL Insurance in 2015 after a successful career in London with major international brokerages and underwriting at a Lloyd’s Syndicate. Jerome played a key role in the integrations of Catlin and AXA Corporate Services and became AXA XL’s operational lead in Australia in 2019. A member of the executive team, he helps drive strategic direction and is deeply committed to talent development, serving as a mentor and committee member in AXA XL’s regional mentoring program.
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“We target wealth managers and RIAs that are looking for ways to differentiate in their offering and cater to a growing number of high-net-worth individuals looking for alternative investment vehicles such as private equity investment”
Kevin Collins
CEO and Founder
“[Automation] has resulted in productivity gains far greater than 80 percent and allowed our customers to grow their business by handling a greater number of clients, client portfolios, and assets under management”
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Kevin Collins
CEO and Founder
“We target wealth managers and RIAs that are looking for ways to differentiate in their offering and cater to a growing number of high-net-worth individuals looking for alternative investment vehicles such as private equity investment”
Kevin Collins
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Julie Morgan
Head of Claims
Julie Morgan joined AXA XL in May 2024 as head of claims for Australia, where she leads the local claims team and drives strategic claims initiatives. With over 20 years of experience in corporate insurance claims, she has deep expertise across financial lines, property, casualty and specialty, particularly in large and complex losses. A qualified lawyer, Morgan began her career in insurance litigation before transitioning to roles with international insurers. She collaborates closely with local leaders to support AXA XL’s regional strategy and is a strong advocate for knowledge sharing, leadership development and mentoring the next generation of insurance professionals.
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Steven Li
Registered Financial Adviser
With over 10 years of experience in New Zealand, senior financial adviser Steven Li specialises in residential and commercial financing solutions. His expertise encompasses mortgages, investment property loans, construction projects and land development ventures.
Li leverages his in-depth knowledge to tailor loan packages aligned with clients’ financial goals and risk profiles. He has a proven track record of successful project management, from single-family homes to large-scale developments. His ability to meticulously assess financial situations ensures clients receive the most suitable loan options.
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AXA XL is the property and casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, recognised for addressing even the most complex risks. Serving mid-sized companies to the world’s largest multinationals, it offers both traditional and innovative insurance solutions and services in more than 200 countries and territories.
In an ever-changing world, AXA XL supports businesses along every step of their journey – wherever and whenever needed. This support is built on a strong and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, advanced technology and a flexible approach. Guided by a culture of exceptional service, AXA XL’s skilled and highly regarded teams are empowered to deliver tailored solutions across all lines of business – property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.
Every business faces unique challenges, aspirations and risks. With AXA XL as a partner, organisations can prepare for, navigate through and recover from the unexpected – allowing them to focus on what matters most.
As a leading provider of global commercial insurance programs and part of the AXA Group, AXA XL is one of the few global carriers able to offer a comprehensive range of insurance and reinsurance products to businesses of all types and sizes.
With scale, resources, insight and a forward-looking mindset, AXA XL delivers the products and services businesses need to go further – confidently, securely and together.
“[Automation] has resulted in productivity gains far greater than 80 percent and allowed our customers to grow their business by handling a greater number of clients, client portfolios, and assets under management”
Kevin Collins
CEO and Founder
Elva Feng
Registered Financial Adviser
Toby Shi
Registered Financial Adviser
Tim Liu
Registered Financial Adviser
Sarah M Stewart
Associate Vice President,
Leasing and Call Centre Operations
Elva Feng, an accomplished financial adviser at Plaxo Mortgages, brings a wealth of expertise supported by a distinguished academic background. Her MBA and accounting qualifications complement her extensive experience in various financial services, providing clients with a comprehensive strategy to realise their financial goals. With a decade in the finance industry, she enhances clients’ investment portfolios.
Specialising in business and commercial lending, development and construction finance and strategic budgeting, Feng excels at tailoring solutions to each client’s unique financial situation. Her reputation as a trusted adviser is founded on her ability to offer personalised guidance. Whether you’re aiming to expand your business, invest in real estate or embark on a development project, she is committed to empowering you with informed decisions to achieve your financial aspirations.
Registered Financial Adviser
Elva Feng
Toby Shi is a mortgage adviser at Plaxo Mortgages. Prior to that, he worked with ANZ for 10 years in multiple positions, such as business manager, product manager, etc. He also worked as a commercial manager for Bank of Eash Asian before ANZ Bank.
Shi holds a finance master’s degree from Victoria University and has a wealth of experience and network in investment and other business areas. He is currently a member of the Auckland Investor Association and the Auckland Master Builder Association. Shi loves his role as a financial and mortgage adviser and has a passion for helping each individual or corporate client.
Registered Financial Adviser
Toby Shi
With a solid background of seven years in the banking sector, Tim Liu has honed his skills across various roles, focusing on lending and operations. Notably, his last position at ANZ was as a lending specialist at the broker unit.
Liu’s extensive experience equips him with a deep understanding of clients’ financial aspirations and how to turn them into reality. His areas of expertise include residential home lending, investment property lending, and business and commercial lending. You can trust him to guide you towards your financial goals with expertise and care.
Registered Financial Adviser
Tim Liu
Sarah M Stewart has more than 15 years of strategic leasing and customer care experience in residential property management. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Centurion’s national leasing platforms, residential lead generation, and overall customer experience excellence through operation of the company’s internal customer service department.
Associate Vice President, Leasing and Call Centre Operations
Sarah M Stewart
Elva Feng, an accomplished financial adviser at Plaxo Mortgages, brings a wealth of expertise supported by a distinguished academic background. Her MBA and accounting qualifications complement her extensive experience in various financial services, providing clients with a comprehensive strategy to realise their financial goals. With a decade in the finance industry, she enhances clients’ investment portfolios.
Specialising in business and commercial lending, development and construction finance and strategic budgeting, Feng excels at tailoring solutions to each client’s unique financial situation. Her reputation as a trusted adviser is founded on her ability to offer personalised guidance. Whether you’re aiming to expand your business, invest in real estate or embark on a development project, she is committed to empowering you with informed decisions to achieve your financial aspirations.
Registered Financial Adviser
Elva Feng
Toby Shi is a mortgage adviser at Plaxo Mortgages. Prior to that, he worked with ANZ for 10 years in multiple positions, such as business manager, product manager, etc. He also worked as a commercial manager for Bank of Eash Asian before ANZ Bank.
Shi holds a finance master’s degree from Victoria University and has a wealth of experience and network in investment and other business areas. He is currently a member of the Auckland Investor Association and the Auckland Master Builder Association. Shi loves his role as a financial and mortgage adviser and has a passion for helping each individual or corporate client.
Registered Financial Adviser
Toby Shi
With a solid background of seven years in the banking sector, Tim Liu has honed his skills across various roles, focusing on lending and operations. Notably, his last position at ANZ was as a lending specialist at the broker unit.
Liu’s extensive experience equips him with a deep understanding of clients’ financial aspirations and how to turn them into reality. His areas of expertise include residential home lending, investment property lending, and business and commercial lending. You can trust him to guide you towards your financial goals with expertise and care.
Registered Financial Adviser
Tim Liu
Sarah M Stewart has more than 15 years of strategic leasing and customer care experience in residential property management. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Centurion’s national leasing platforms, residential lead generation, and overall customer experience excellence through operation of the company’s internal customer service department.
Associate Vice President, Leasing and
Call Centre Operations
Sarah M Stewart
Elva Feng
Registered Financial Adviser
Tim Liu
Registered Financial Adviser
Toby Shi
Registered Financial Adviser
Anthony Dippolito
Chief Wellness Officer
Elva Feng, an accomplished financial adviser at Plaxo Mortgages, brings a wealth of expertise supported by a distinguished academic background. Her MBA and accounting qualifications complement her extensive experience in various financial services, providing clients with a comprehensive strategy to realise their financial goals. With a decade in the finance industry, she enhances clients’ investment portfolios.
Specialising in business and commercial lending, development and construction finance and strategic budgeting, Feng excels at tailoring solutions to each client’s unique financial situation. Her reputation as a trusted adviser is founded on her ability to offer personalised guidance. Whether you’re aiming to expand your business, invest in real estate or embark on a development project, she is committed to empowering you with informed decisions to achieve your financial aspirations.
Registered Financial Adviser
Elva Feng
With a superior understanding of web design and architecture, Dave Longbottom has been pivotal in orchestrating the development of new technologies, which are aligned with business objectives, and pioneering industry-leading solutions. Dave’s tenacity to push the status quo has led to the development of innovative solutions encompassing the latest emerging technological trends and cyber security frameworks.
Registered Financial Adviser
Toby Shi
With a solid background of seven years in the banking sector, Tim Liu has honed his skills across various roles, focusing on lending and operations. Notably, his last position at ANZ was as a lending specialist at the broker unit.
Liu’s extensive experience equips him with a deep understanding of clients’ financial aspirations and how to turn them into reality. His areas of expertise include residential home lending, investment property lending, and business and commercial lending. You can trust him to guide you towards your financial goals with expertise and care.
Registered Financial Adviser
Tim Liu
Sarah M Stewart has more than 15 years
of strategic leasing and customer care experience in residential property management. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Centurion’s national leasing platforms, residential lead generation, and overall customer experience excellence through operation
of the company’s internal customer
service department.
Associate Vice President,
Leasing and Call Centre Operations
Sarah M Stewart
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AXA XL is a division of AXA Group providing products and services through three business groups: AXA XL Insurance, AXA XL Reinsurance and AXA XL Risk Consulting. AXA, the AXA and XL logos are trademarks of AXA SA or its affiliates. © 2025. Information accurate as of May 2025.
“There has also been a determined approach to leverage automation as much as possible to significantly reduce overhead and eliminate ‘burnout’ for our customers and their employees,” explains Collins. “This has resulted in productivity gains far greater than 80 percent and allowed our customers to grow their business by handling a greater number of clients, client portfolios, and assets under management.”
Naturally for a dynamic firm, Charli Capital is focused on the future. There are plans to launch a next generation AI platform that can facilitate the intelligent matchmaking of private investors and promising private companies.
Collins adds, “The team moves fast – extraordinarily fast – and is disciplined to ensure that it doesn’t drop the ball, is prepared for future advancements, and embraces an eyes-wide-open fail-fast mentality for learning.”
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Sarah M Stewart
Associate Vice President, Leasing and Call Centre Operations
Tim Liu
Registered Financial Adviser
Toby Shi
Registered Financial Adviser
Elva Feng
Registered Financial Adviser
Steven Li
Registered Financial Adviser
Julie Morgan
Head of Claims
Scott Jerome
Head of Brooklyn Underwriting
Stephen Nguyen
Head of Distribution
Catherine Carlyon
Country Manager
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