Axa XL has appointed Matthew V O'Malley to the newly-created role of chief client and distribution officer for the Americas.

Mr O'Malley will lead Axa XL's US zonal teams, Canada and Bermuda country distribution, client engagement, broker engagement and marketing activities in the Americas.

The company said he will work with clients and distribution partners and across Axa XL's product lines to foster long-term partnerships to help enhance client experience and engagement.

Mr O’Malley will report to Lucy Pilko, the region's chief executive officer and Manuel Meier, Axa XL's chief client officer.

A veteran of 25 years in the insurance industry, he most recently served as Axa XL's US country manager, assuming broader oversight of Axa XL's collective business activity in the US insurance market.