Brian Lau
About Brian Lau
Brian Lau is a Vice President and Senior Casualty Underwriter currently working at AXA XL in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has over 15 years of experience in underwriting, having held positions at various insurance companies including Intact Financial Corporation, XL Catlin, RSA, Arch Insurance Group, and GCAN Insurance Co.
Current Role at AXA XL
Brian Lau serves as the Assistant Vice President and Senior Casualty Underwriter at AXA XL, a division of AXA. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's operations in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In this role, he is responsible for underwriting casualty insurance, leveraging his extensive experience in the insurance industry.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Prior to his current role, Brian Lau accumulated significant experience in underwriting across various companies. He worked at Intact Financial Corporation as an Underwriter from 2003 to 2008. He then joined GCAN Insurance Co. as an Underwriter - Casualty from 2008 to 2011. Following this, he served as the Vancouver Casualty Manager at Arch Insurance Group from 2012 to 2016, and as a Trading/Senior Underwriter - Casualty at RSA for a brief period in 2012.
Experience at XL Catlin
Brian Lau worked as a Senior Commercial Underwriter at XL Catlin for one year in 2017, based in Vancouver. This role allowed him to further develop his underwriting skills and expand his professional network within the industry.
Educational Background in Actuarial Science
Brian Lau studied at Simon Fraser University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science. His studies spanned from 1998 to 2003, providing him with a strong foundation in risk assessment and statistical analysis, which are essential skills in the field of underwriting.