Christian Müller
About Christian Müller
Christian Müller is an Underwriting Manager at AXA XL, where he leads the International and Swiss Construction Team. He has extensive experience in the insurance and construction sectors, having worked in various engineering roles and developed insurance solutions for project finance transactions.
Work at AXA XL
Christian Müller has served as an Underwriting Manager at AXA XL since 1999, accumulating 25 years of experience in the role. He leads the International and Swiss Construction Team, focusing on developing insurance solutions tailored to the construction sector. His responsibilities include crafting Contractors’ all risks and Erection all risks (CAR/EAR) solutions on an international scale. Additionally, he is a member of the Swiss Management Team at AXA XL, contributing to strategic decisions and initiatives within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Christian Müller has a solid educational background in engineering and risk management. He studied at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, where he earned an Associate in Risk Management Diploma (ARM). He also attended KS Kaderschulen Zürich, achieving a Dipl. Business Engineer STV. Furthermore, he holds a Dipl. Construction Engineer HTL from ZHAW School of Engineering. His expertise includes developing insurance solutions for construction projects and managing risks associated with project finance transactions.
Background
Christian Müller began his career in the construction engineering field, working as a Civil and Construction Engineer and CAD-Operator at Ingenieurbureau Heierli AG from 1990 to 1992. He continued in a similar role at Architekturbüro Oskar Meier AG from 1992 to 1994. He also worked as a Civil and Construction Engineer at Ernst Basler + Partner in 1994-1995, where he developed insurance solutions alongside project finance transactions arranged by Credit Suisse First Boston. His diverse experience in engineering laid the foundation for his current role in underwriting.
Professional Experience
Christian Müller has extensive professional experience in the civil engineering and insurance sectors. He completed an apprenticeship as a Civil Engineer Draughtsman at Ingenieurbureau Heierli AG from 1986 to 1990. Following his apprenticeship, he worked for several firms, including Ernst Basler + Partner and Architekturbüro Oskar Meier AG, before joining AXA XL. His career reflects a continuous progression from engineering roles to his current position in underwriting, showcasing his adaptability and expertise in both fields.