Birgit Harbord
About Birgit Harbord
Birgit Harbord is a Senior Underwriting Assistant with extensive experience in the insurance industry, having worked at Chubb and currently at AXA XL and XL Catlin. She holds a Master of Arts in American and Latin American Studies and Social Studies from Goethe University.
Work at AXA XL
Birgit Harbord has been employed at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2020. In her role as Senior Underwriting Assistant, she operates from Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Her responsibilities include supporting underwriting processes and contributing to risk assessment and management. Her tenure at AXA XL has allowed her to apply her extensive experience in the insurance sector.
Previous Experience at Chubb
Prior to her current position, Birgit Harbord worked at Chubb for 11 years, from 2006 to 2017, in Zurich, Switzerland. As an Underwriting Assistant, she gained valuable experience in underwriting practices and insurance operations. This role provided her with a strong foundation in the insurance industry, which she has built upon in her subsequent positions.
Experience at XL Catlin
Birgit Harbord also has experience working at XL Catlin, where she has served as a Senior Underwriting Assistant since 2017. Based in Köln, Germany, she has continued to develop her skills in underwriting and risk management. Her role at XL Catlin complements her current position at AXA XL, enhancing her expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Birgit Harbord earned her Master of Arts degree from Goethe University, where she studied American and Latin American Studies as well as Social Studies. Her academic background, spanning from 1998 to 2005, has equipped her with analytical skills and a broad understanding of cultural and social dynamics, which are beneficial in her professional roles.