Claudia Leixnering
About Claudia Leixnering
Claudia Leixnering is a Senior Underwriting Assistant for Property Large Corporate Clients at AXA XL in Hamburg, Germany, with extensive experience in the insurance industry spanning over two decades. She has held various roles at AXA and AXA XL, including positions in underwriting, claims handling, and international network management.
Work at AXA XL
Claudia Leixnering has been employed at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2021 as a Senior Underwriting Assistant for Property Large Corporate Clients in Hamburg, Germany. In this role, she focuses on corporate insurance tasks, leveraging her extensive experience in the insurance industry. Prior to this position, she worked as an Underwriting Assistant at AXA XL from 2019 to 2021 in Vienna, Austria. Her career at AXA XL reflects her commitment to the insurance sector and her expertise in underwriting for large corporate clients.
Previous Experience in Insurance
Claudia Leixnering has a comprehensive background in the insurance industry, having worked in various roles at AXA and AXA XL. She served as a Senior Claims Handler in Industrial Insurance Property from 2001 to 2004 in Cologne, Germany. Additionally, she worked in the Facultative Reinsurance Department from 1993 to 2001, and in International Network Management from 2017 to 2019. Her diverse experience includes a position as a Senior Underwriting Assistant in Corporate Insurance from 2007 to 2014 in Hamburg, showcasing her long-term dedication to the field.
Education and Expertise
Claudia Leixnering has pursued extensive education in insurance and teaching. She studied at the Deutsche Versicherungsakademie (DVA) and earned a degree in Insurance Economies and Captive Insurance Companies, achieving the title of Versicherungsbetriebswirt (DVA) from 1995 to 1997. Additionally, she obtained a CELTA Certificate in TESOL from International House Buenos Aires in 2015. Claudia also studied British Insurance Law at the Chartered Insurance Institute, achieving the FCII designation, further solidifying her expertise in the insurance domain.
Sabbatical and Other Ventures
Claudia Leixnering engaged in a two-year Work-and-Travel Sabbatical starting in 2015, during which she traveled and explored various cultures. Following her sabbatical, she operated a practice for Myoreflex®-Therapy, ROMPC®, and KiD - Training in Cologne for nearly 2.5 years. She also ran a similar practice in Hamburg for six years prior to her sabbatical. This experience reflects her diverse interests and skills beyond the insurance industry.
Passion for Travel
Claudia Leixnering has a strong passion for travel, which she considers one of her key interests alongside her professional roles and family. This enthusiasm for exploring new places and cultures complements her professional life and contributes to her personal growth.