Denali Marlane
About Denali Marlane
Denali Marlane serves as the Vice President and West Environmental Manager at AXA XL, where they oversee a team of underwriters focused on pollution underwriting. With a background in environmental economics and extensive experience in the insurance industry, Marlane combines business acumen with a commitment to environmental sustainability.
Work at AXA XL
Denali Marlane holds the position of Vice President, West Environmental Manager at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2017. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Marlane supervises a team of eight underwriters who manage site pollution and contractors' pollution/professional underwriting across the Western United States. In this role, Marlane develops and maintains relationships with distributors to enhance business retention and identify new business opportunities. Participation in leadership team meetings allows for strategic planning regarding growth initiatives and improvement projects.
Previous Experience at AIG
Marlane worked at AIG for a total of eight years, from 2005 to 2013. During this time, Marlane held two positions: Environmental & Lexington Casualty and Zonal Claims Manager from 2015 to 2017. The experience gained in these roles contributed to a strong foundation in environmental management and claims processing, which is essential in the current position at AXA XL.
Career at Liberty Mutual Insurance
From 2013 to 2015, Denali Marlane served as a National Account Executive at Liberty Mutual Insurance in the Greater Los Angeles Area. This role involved managing key accounts and developing strategies to meet client needs, further enhancing Marlane's expertise in business and marketing within the insurance sector.
Education and Expertise
Denali Marlane studied at the University of Nevada Las Vegas Lee Business School, achieving a Bachelor of Science degree with a GPA of 3.7. Marlane has also pursued further education at the Conservation Strategy Fund, focusing on Environmental and Natural Resources Economics since 2012. Additionally, Marlane has studied Regenerative and Sustainable Construction, emphasizing sustainable solutions in architecture and environmental practices.
Background and Influences
Denali Marlane has lived in various locations, including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, New York, and Bermuda. These diverse experiences have shaped Marlane's perspective on environmental consciousness and the importance of sustainable practices in different contexts. This background supports a unique approach to environmental management and business strategy.