Rob Kurau named Chief Risk Officer at AXA – Global Healthcare
- July 29, 2025
- Posted by: Beth Musselwhite
- Category: Insurance
Rob Kurau has been appointed Chief Risk Officer for AXA – Global Healthcare and AXA Life & Health Reinsurance Solutions.
Kurau brings over 20 years of experience in risk management, having held senior roles across the financial services, international payment infrastructures, insurance, and healthcare sectors.
Previously, he spent nearly a decade at Yorkshire Building Society, serving as Director of Enterprise Risk Management. Kurau also served as a Board Risk Advisor at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Earlier in his career, he held senior risk management roles at Nationwide, Vocalink, and NatWest.
Xavier Lestrade, CEO Of AXA – Global Healthcare, commented, “At AXA – Global Healthcare, we’re on a mission to transform global health insurance and deliver unparalleled services and support to our members worldwide.
“Rob’s vast expertise in risk management, governance, and strategic leadership, both in the UK and on a global scale, will play a pivotal role in strengthening our approach to risk and ensuring we continue to deliver innovative, reliable solutions to our clients worldwide.
“His appointment comes at a time when the importance of robust risk management has never been greater. With a wealth of experience in risk management, we look forward to his insights and leadership as we continue to build a resilient and robust organisation.”
Commenting on his new role, Kurau said, “AXA – Global Healthcare has a strong reputation for innovation and delivering exceptional solutions for its customers and I’m pleased to be joining the team and look forward to strengthening our risk management processes and frameworks.”
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