AXA XL, the property, casualty, and specialty risk arm of AXA, has entered into a collaboration with Deloitte to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities and broaden operational technology support for clients around the world. Through this alliance, businesses will gain access to enhanced services intended to improve preparedness against increasingly complex cyber risks.
Available through the AXA Digital Commercial Platform, the new offering is designed to work alongside AXA XL’s existing insurance solutions and risk consulting services. The broader objective is to help organizations better recognize cyber exposures, respond more effectively to threats, and improve resilience in a rapidly shifting digital risk environment.
What the Partnership Delivers
Under the agreement, AXA XL clients can use a suite of Deloitte-led cybersecurity services focused on both prevention and detection. These services include the identification of critical assets, vulnerability reviews, cyber crisis simulation exercises, and continuous threat monitoring. Together, these capabilities are intended to support businesses in managing cyber risk before incidents escalate.
Rebiah Bardot-Girard, Head of Cyber Risk Consulting Services at AXA XL, noted that the worldwide cost of cybercrime is projected to reach USD 10.5 trillion in 2025. She emphasized that, as AI-driven attacks become more common, companies increasingly expect insurers to provide more than financial protection alone. According to her, businesses are seeking practical insight and forward-looking support that can help them predict, prevent, and prepare for cyber events, which is a central aim of this partnership.
Imade Elbaraka, Managing Partner at Deloitte Cyber, said the collaboration will bring high-level cybersecurity services to AXA XL clients at a time when business resilience depends heavily on prevention, early detection, and rapid remediation. He added that combining these services with appropriate cyber insurance can help clients better anticipate cyber-related threats while also supporting a safer digital environment for businesses overall.
