Declan Flanagan
About Declan Flanagan
Declan Flanagan serves as the Head of Property Facultative International Re at AXA XL, where he has worked since 2018. He has a strong academic background with degrees from University College Dublin and extensive experience in the insurance and reinsurance sectors.
Work at AXA XL
Declan Flanagan serves as the Head of Property Facultative International Re at AXA XL, a division of AXA. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's international reinsurance operations. In this role, he oversees property facultative reinsurance, focusing on risk assessment and underwriting strategies. His extensive experience in the insurance sector supports AXA XL's commitment to providing tailored solutions for clients.
Education and Expertise
Declan Flanagan has a strong educational background in business and European studies. He obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Business from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School in 2000. Prior to that, he earned a Master of Arts in European Studies from University College Dublin in 1997. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Politics, which he completed in 1996. This academic foundation supports his expertise in the reinsurance industry.
Background
Declan Flanagan began his career in the reinsurance sector as a Reinsurance Broker at Coyle Hamilton Willis, where he worked from 2001 to 2007. He then transitioned to XL Catlin, where he has been a Facultative Underwriter since 2007. His roles have provided him with comprehensive knowledge of underwriting and risk management, leading to his current position at AXA XL.
Professional Experience
Declan Flanagan has accumulated significant experience in the insurance and reinsurance industries over the years. He has worked at XL Catlin for 17 years, where he has developed expertise in facultative underwriting. His previous role as a Reinsurance Broker at Coyle Hamilton Willis for six years further enhanced his understanding of the market and client needs, contributing to his current leadership position.