Anand Upadhyaya
About Anand Upadhyaya
Anand Upadhyaya is a Senior Underwriting Assistant at AXA XL, specializing in Global Programmes. He has extensive experience in the insurance sector, having previously worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co., AIG, and AXA XL across various roles in London and Hong Kong.
Current Role at AXA XL
Anand Upadhyaya serves as a Senior Underwriting Assistant in the Global Programmes division at AXA XL. He has held this position since 2019 and is based in Hong Kong. In this role, he is responsible for supporting underwriting processes and managing client relationships within global insurance programs.
Previous Experience at AXA XL
Prior to his current role, Anand worked at AXA XL as an Underwriting Assistant in the Global Programmes division from 2018 to 2019. During this 11-month tenure in London, he gained valuable experience in underwriting practices and contributed to the management of global insurance programs.
Work Experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
In 2008, Anand completed a one-month work experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in London, United Kingdom. This experience provided him with insights into the financial services industry and enhanced his understanding of corporate operations.
Educational Background
Anand studied at the University of Portsmouth, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree (HONS) in International Relations and Politics from 2011 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Certificate in Insurance (Cert CII) from the Chartered Insurance Institute, completing the program from 2016 to 2018.
Previous Roles in the Insurance Industry
Anand has held several positions in the insurance industry. He worked at AIG as an Assistant Client Coordinator for three months in 2014 and later as a Multinational Client Coordinator from 2015 to 2018. His experience also includes a brief role as an Assistant Service Advisor at the Department for Work and Pensions in 2014.