Christopher Kelly
About Christopher Kelly
Christopher Kelly is a Senior Underwriter at AXA XL, specializing in the US Middle Market. He has over a decade of experience in the insurance industry, with a strong background in both domestic and multinational property and casualty insurance.
Current Role at AXA XL
Christopher Kelly serves as a Senior Underwriter in the US Middle Market at AXA XL, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on underwriting strategies and initiatives tailored to the middle market segment. His responsibilities include assessing risks and developing insurance solutions that meet the needs of clients in this sector.
Previous Experience at CNA Insurance
Before joining AXA XL, Christopher Kelly worked at CNA Insurance in various underwriting roles. He served as an Underwriting Consultant for International and Private Equity from 2019 to 2022, and as an Underwriting Specialist for International from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at CNA Insurance included a position as Underwriting Consulting Director for Private Equity from 2022 to 2023, where he contributed to underwriting strategies for private equity clients.
Career Background in Insurance
Christopher Kelly has over a decade of experience in the insurance industry, with a focus on underwriting and consulting. His career includes roles at Marsh, where he was an Associate Placement Specialist and later a Vice President. He also worked as an Underwriting Analyst at PURE Group of Insurance Companies. His diverse background encompasses both domestic and multinational property and casualty insurance.
Educational Background
Christopher Kelly studied at Trinity College-Hartford, where he earned a degree in Political Science with a focus on International Relations and Affairs from 2009 to 2013. He also participated in a study abroad program at DIS, concentrating on European Politics. His foundational education began at Walt Whitman High School.
Expertise in Middle Market Insurance
Christopher Kelly has developed expertise in leading middle market insurance initiatives. His experience in this area includes assessing risks and creating tailored insurance solutions for clients. His roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the middle market segment.