Emma Denny
About Emma Denny
Emma Denny is a Cyber and Technology Underwriter with a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Exeter. She has worked in the underwriting field since 2016, currently employed at AXA XL after previous roles at Ascent Underwriting and Clifford Chance.
Current Role at AXA XL
Emma Denny serves as a Cyber and Technology Underwriter at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2021. In this role, she focuses on underwriting risks associated with cyber and technology sectors. Her expertise contributes to the development of insurance solutions tailored to the evolving landscape of technology-related risks.
Previous Experience at Ascent Underwriting
Prior to her current position, Emma Denny worked at Ascent Underwriting as a Cyber and Technology Underwriter from 2018 to 2021. She was responsible for assessing and managing cyber risks during her tenure. Before this role, she served as a Cyber and Technology Assistant Underwriter at the same company from 2016 to 2018, where she gained foundational experience in the underwriting process.
Educational Background
Emma Denny studied at the University of Exeter, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from 2012 to 2015. This academic background provided her with critical thinking and analytical skills applicable in her underwriting career. Additionally, she completed her A levels at Moira House Girls School, achieving AAA grades from 1995 to 2012.
Early Career at Clifford Chance and Marsh
Emma Denny began her professional career at Clifford Chance, where she worked in a resourcing role for 11 months from 2015 to 2016. Following this, she completed a four-month internship at Marsh in 2015, gaining exposure to the insurance industry and its operational dynamics.