Alonso Tello
About Alonso Tello
Alonso Tello serves as the Vice President of Captives & Alternative Risk Transfer at AXA XL, where he leverages resources to improve customer risk profiles. He has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having held various roles at Zurich Insurance and General Motors, and possesses expertise in financial analysis and captive insurance.
Current Role at AXA XL
Alonso Tello serves as the Vice President of Captives & Alternative Risk Transfer at AXA XL, a division of AXA. He has held this position since 2019, working in the Toronto, Canada Area. In his current role, he utilizes AXA Group's resources to enhance customer risk profiles. He partners with broker partners and large corporate clients to optimize their insurance programs, focusing on delivering tailored solutions.
Previous Experience at Zurich Insurance
Before joining AXA XL, Alonso Tello worked at Zurich Insurance plc in various capacities. He served as an Underwriter for Alternative Risk Transfer from 2012 to 2014 and later as a Senior Underwriter in the same area from 2014 to 2016. He also held the position of Senior Fronting Manager for Captive Services & ART from 2018 to 2019 in London, UK. His roles involved developing alternative risk capabilities and managing complex insurance solutions.
Internship Experience at General Motors
Alonso Tello completed two summer internships at General Motors in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The first internship was in 2007, focusing on Finance within the Customs and Trade Administration for three months. He returned for a second internship in 2008, again in the Finance department, furthering his experience in corporate finance and customs administration.
Education and Professional Development
Alonso Tello holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business with a focus on Legal Studies from the University of Waterloo, which he completed from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education by achieving a Chartered Insurance Professional designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada between 2011 and 2013. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in Risk Management from the University of Toronto from 2013 to 2014, enhancing his expertise in risk management practices.
Skills and Areas of Expertise
Alonso Tello possesses a diverse skill set that includes financial analysis, reinsurance, and captive insurance. He is experienced in financial accounting, management, marketing, and teamwork. His proficiency in MS Excel, business law, and communication complements his strong focus on customer satisfaction and database administration. He is also fluent in Spanish, which enhances his ability to engage with a broader client base.