David Smith, Cpa, Cpcu
About David Smith, Cpa, Cpcu
David Smith is a Senior Internal Audit Director with extensive experience in the financial services industry, currently working at AXA XL since 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Purdue University and an MBA in Finance from The University of Chicago, and has held various senior audit positions at notable companies including XL Catlin, Aetna, CNA Insurance, and Prudential Financial.
Current Role at AXA XL
David Smith serves as the Senior Internal Audit Director at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2018. He operates out of Hartford, Connecticut, where he applies his extensive experience in internal auditing and risk management. His role involves overseeing internal audit functions and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards within the organization.
Previous Experience at XL Catlin
Prior to his current position, David held the role of Senior Internal Audit Director at XL Catlin from 2017 to 2018. During his tenure in Hartford, Connecticut, he contributed to the internal audit processes and risk management strategies of the company, leveraging his expertise in the financial services industry.
Education and Expertise
David Smith holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Purdue University, where he studied from 1982 to 1984. He also earned an MBA in Finance from The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business, completing his studies from 2003 to 2005. His educational background supports his expertise in risk identification, internal control design, and evaluation within the Property & Casualty and Healthcare insurance sectors.
Career Background in Internal Audit
David has a comprehensive background in internal audit roles across various organizations. He worked at Aetna as a Senior Auditor and Audit Manager from 1987 to 1994. He then served as Internal Audit Manager and Vice President at Prudential Financial from 1994 to 1999. Following this, he was the Internal Audit Vice President at CNA Insurance from 2000 to 2016, accumulating significant experience in the field.