Cathy Howard
About Cathy Howard
Cathy Howard is the Excess Casualty Team Lead at AXA XL in Dallas, Texas, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having previously worked at Willis Re, Willis Towers Watson, and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
Current Role at AXA XL
Cathy Howard serves as the Excess Casualty Team Lead at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the Excess Casualty team in Dallas, Texas. Her leadership position involves managing team operations and ensuring effective service delivery to clients. With a focus on casualty insurance, she applies her extensive industry knowledge to guide her team in meeting the needs of their clients.
Previous Experience at Willis Towers Watson
Before joining AXA XL, Cathy Howard worked at Willis Towers Watson as a Broking & Account Executive Team Lead from 2014 to 2021. During her seven years in this role, she managed client accounts and brokered insurance solutions. Her experience at Willis Towers Watson contributed to her expertise in risk management and client relations within the insurance sector.
Experience at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
Cathy Howard was employed at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) as an Excess Umbrella Underwriter from 2012 to 2014. In this position, she focused on underwriting excess umbrella insurance policies, assessing risks, and determining coverage terms. This role enhanced her understanding of underwriting practices and risk assessment in the insurance industry.
Early Career at Willis Re
Cathy Howard began her career as a Reinsurance Broker at Willis Re, where she worked from 2002 to 2005. During her three years in this role, she developed foundational skills in reinsurance and client management. This early experience provided her with a solid understanding of the complexities of the insurance market.
Education and Expertise
Cathy Howard earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Management from Texas A&M University, where she studied from 1984 to 1987. Her educational background has equipped her with skills in understanding human behavior and management principles, which she applies in her professional roles within the insurance industry.