Andrea Catarino
About Andrea Catarino
Andrea Catarino is a Marketing Associate at AXA XL in Zurich, Switzerland, with a background in business and corporate communications. She has over 17 years of experience in the insurance industry, having previously worked at XL Catlin as an Underwriting Assistant Marine Insurance.
Work at AXA XL
Andrea Catarino has been employed at AXA XL, a division of AXA, as a Marketing Associate since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for various marketing initiatives and strategies within the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Executive Assistant to the Global Director of Communications & Marketing at AXA XL from 2018 to 2020. Her experience in these roles has contributed to her understanding of marketing dynamics within the insurance sector.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Catarino has a diverse educational background. She studied at Kantonsschule Küsnacht, where she achieved her Matura. She furthered her education at HSO Wirtschafts- und Informatikschule, completing a Commercial School program from 2001 to 2003. Andrea obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business/Corporate Communications from Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences Switzerland, studying from 2020 to 2024. Additionally, she earned the Eidgenössischer Fachausweis - Executive Assistant from AKAD, completing the program from 2017 to 2018.
Background
Andrea Catarino has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having worked at XL Catlin as an Underwriting Assistant in Marine Insurance for 17 years, from 2001 to 2018, in Zürich, Switzerland. This long tenure provided her with significant insights into underwriting processes and marine insurance operations. Her transition to AXA XL marked a shift towards a more marketing-focused role, leveraging her extensive background in the industry.
Career Progression
Andrea Catarino's career has evolved significantly over the years. After starting her professional journey at XL Catlin, she transitioned to AXA XL, where she took on roles with increasing responsibility. Her initial position as an Underwriting Assistant laid the groundwork for her subsequent role as an Executive Assistant to the Global Director of Communications & Marketing. Currently, as a Marketing Associate, she applies her industry knowledge and administrative skills to support marketing efforts.