Andy Starnes
About Andy Starnes
Andy Starnes serves as the Vice President and North West Region Property Leader at AXA XL in San Francisco, CA, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having worked in various roles at companies such as Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, Integro Insurance Brokers, and FM Global.
Work at AXA XL
Andy Starnes has served as the Vice President and North West Region Property Leader at AXA XL since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing property insurance operations within the North West region. His tenure at AXA XL is marked by a focus on developing strategies to enhance property underwriting and risk management. He operates from the company's San Francisco, CA office.
Previous Experience in Insurance
Before joining AXA XL, Andy Starnes held various positions in the insurance sector. He worked at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) as a Business Development Manager from 2003 to 2006. Following this, he served as Principal at Integro Insurance Brokers from 2006 to 2008. He also worked at Endurance as a Business Development Manager from 2008 to 2011, contributing to business growth and client relations during his tenure.
Career at FM Global
Andy Starnes began his career at FM Global, where he worked for 16 years from 1987 to 2003. He held the positions of Senior Account Manager and Account Engineering Manager. His responsibilities included managing client accounts and engineering solutions to mitigate risks, which laid the foundation for his extensive experience in the insurance industry.
Education and Expertise
Andy Starnes earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, where he studied from 1984 to 1987. His educational background in engineering contributes to his analytical skills and understanding of risk assessment in the property insurance sector.
Current Role at XL Catlin Insurance
In addition to his role at AXA XL, Andy Starnes has been the North West Regional Property Underwriting Manager at XL Catlin Insurance since 2011. His responsibilities in this position include overseeing underwriting processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards in the property insurance market.