Beat Krauer
About Beat Krauer
Beat Krauer serves as the Head of Agriculture at AXA XL, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having worked in various roles related to agriculture and catastrophe underwriting in Zurich, Switzerland.
Work at AXA XL
Beat Krauer has been serving as the Head of Agriculture at AXA XL since 2018. In this role, he oversees agricultural insurance operations and strategies within the organization. His position is based in Zurich, Switzerland, where he has been instrumental in developing and managing agricultural risk solutions for clients.
Previous Experience in Agriculture Insurance
Prior to his current role, Krauer worked at Allianz as a Senior Underwriter in Agriculture from 2011 to 2017. He was responsible for underwriting agricultural insurance policies and assessing risks associated with agricultural operations. Before that, he spent five years at PartnerRe as a Catastrophe Underwriter from 2006 to 2011, where he focused on evaluating and managing risks related to catastrophic events in agriculture.
Early Career at PartnerRe
Krauer began his career at PartnerRe, where he held several positions. He worked as an Exposure Control specialist for eight months in 2006 and as a Catastrophe Research analyst for four months in 2005. His early experiences at PartnerRe laid the foundation for his expertise in risk assessment and management in the agricultural sector.
Education and Expertise
Beat Krauer completed his high school education at High School Dübendorf from 1991 to 1998. He then pursued higher education at ETH Zürich, where he studied from 1998 to 2004. His academic background has contributed to his knowledge and skills in the field of agriculture insurance and risk management.