Christina Ouerfelli
About Christina Ouerfelli
Christina Ouerfelli is a Senior Global Underwriting Risk Manager at AXA XL, where she has worked since 2022. With over two decades of experience in the (re)insurance industry, she possesses a strong background in underwriting and risk management.
Work at AXA XL
Christina Ouerfelli has been serving as the Senior Global Underwriting Risk Manager at AXA XL since 2022. In this role, she is based in Paris, France, and is responsible for overseeing underwriting risk management on a global scale. Her position reflects her extensive experience and expertise in the (re)insurance industry.
Career in the (Re)Insurance Industry
With a career spanning over two decades, Christina Ouerfelli has developed a strong foundation in the (re)insurance sector. Before joining AXA XL, she held various significant positions, including Property, Casualty & Technical Lines Underwriting Manager at Sanlam Pan Africa from 2019 to 2022, and Senior Underwriter at Gen Re from 1994 to 2002. Her diverse roles have contributed to her comprehensive understanding of underwriting and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Christina Ouerfelli's educational background includes a B.A. Honours from the University of Oxford, where she graduated with a Class 2:1. She also obtained a CPE Diploma of Law from The College of Law, Chester, and studied Design Thinking at ESSEC Business School. Her education complements her professional experience, particularly in underwriting and pricing risk management.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Throughout her career, Christina has held various roles that have shaped her expertise. She worked as an Underwriting Manager for Property & Technical Risks at Munich Re from 2010 to 2017 and as a Specialty Property Senior Underwriter and Team Leader at PartnerRe from 2002 to 2010. Additionally, she took a sabbatical break from 2018 to 2019, allowing her to gain new perspectives before continuing her career.
Multilingual Professional
Christina Ouerfelli is a multilingual professional, which enhances her ability to operate effectively in diverse international environments. Her language skills support her work in the global (re)insurance market, allowing her to communicate and collaborate with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds.