Chris Rutherford
About Chris Rutherford
Chris Rutherford is a Pricing Actuary at AXA XL in Zurich, Switzerland, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in pricing contracts and analyzing exposures in the credit and surety business, along with a strong academic background in actuarial science.
Work at AXA XL
Chris Rutherford has been employed at AXA XL, a division of AXA, as a Pricing Actuary since 2021. His role is based in Zurich, Switzerland, where he has contributed to the development of pricing and analytic tools within the reinsurance industry. His responsibilities include pricing contracts and analyzing exposures specifically in the credit and surety business.
Previous Experience at PwC
Prior to joining AXA XL, Chris Rutherford worked at PwC for a total of 15 years, holding the position of Senior Manager. His tenure at PwC included 10 years in the United Kingdom from 2006 to 2016, followed by 5 years in Switzerland from 2016 to 2021. During this time, he gained experience in auditing financial reports and coordinating global consolidation of services, as well as supporting companies with global pension issues.
Education and Expertise
Chris Rutherford studied at Heriot-Watt University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Actuarial Science from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, achieving Fellowship from 2006 to 2009 and later obtaining the Chartered Enterprise Risk Actuary designation from 2020 to 2021. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in actuarial science and risk management.
Background
Chris Rutherford attended Balerno High School from 1996 to 2002, completing his secondary education before pursuing higher studies in actuarial science. His career has been marked by a focus on pricing, risk analysis, and international corporate transactions, which have involved collaboration across multiple countries.