Anne Marie Elder
About Anne Marie Elder
Anne Marie Elder serves as the Global Chief Underwriting Officer for Marine at AXA XL, where she leads strategic analytics and underwriting processes. With extensive experience in marine insurance, she has held various leadership roles across notable companies and is an advocate for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
Work at AXA XL
Currently, Anne Marie Elder serves as the Global Chief Underwriting Officer for Marine at AXA XL, a division of AXA. She has held this position since 2020 and is based in New York, New York. In her role, she leads the development of strategic analytics tools to enhance underwriting processes and is responsible for drafting underwriting rules, guidelines, and authority statements for the marine division. Prior to her current role, she worked as the Senior Vice President and Regional Specialty Leader for North America and Head of Marine for North America at AXA XL from 2018 to 2020.
Career Background
Anne Marie Elder has extensive experience in the marine insurance sector. She began her career at CNA Insurance, where she worked as a Marine Branch Manager and later as a Marine Treaty Reinsurance Manager in London. She has also held positions at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty and Atlantic Mutual Companies as Marine Manager. Before joining AXA XL, she worked at XL Catlin in various underwriting roles, including Chief Underwriting Officer for Inland Marine and Chief Underwriting Officer for Inland and Ocean Marine - Americas.
Education and Expertise
Anne Marie Elder studied Marine Transportation at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from 1985 to 1988. She furthered her education at The American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters, where she studied Marine Insurance and achieved the designation of Associate in Marine Insurance Management (AMIM) from 1989 to 1993. She specializes in both Ocean Marine and Inland Marine Insurance, covering various sectors such as Construction, Renewable Energy, Transportation, Logistics, and Technology.
Professional Involvement and Leadership
Anne Marie Elder is actively involved in the insurance community. She serves as a board member for the Water Quality Insurance Syndicate and has previously held the position of Past Chair of the IMUA New England Advisory Committee. Additionally, she is a member of the National Cargo Bureau and the American Bureau of Shipping. Her leadership extends beyond her professional roles, as she promotes inclusivity and respect as an LGBTQ+ workplace ally.
Military Experience
Anne Marie Elder has a background in military service, having been a commissioned officer in the US Naval Reserve. She also previously held a US Coast Guard Unlimited Tonnage Third Mates license, which reflects her commitment to maritime operations and safety.