Emma Helsby
About Emma Helsby
Emma Helsby is an experienced underwriter currently working at AXA XL in London. She has a background in underwriting and customer service, with previous roles at MS Amlin and Marsh & McLennan Companies.
Work at AXA XL
Emma Helsby has been employed at AXA XL, a division of AXA, as an Underwriter since 2021. Her role involves assessing risks and determining appropriate coverage for clients. She operates from London, England, and has accumulated three years of experience in this position.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Prior to her current role, Emma Helsby worked at Amlin UK as an Underwriting Assistant from 2011 to 2016. This five-year tenure provided her with foundational skills in underwriting processes. Following this, she served as an Assistant Underwriter at MS Amlin from 2016 to 2020, where she further developed her expertise in the field.
Experience in Customer Service
Emma Helsby began her career in customer service at Waitrose, where she worked from 2009 to 2012. This three-year experience in Upminster allowed her to develop strong communication and interpersonal skills, which are essential in her later roles in underwriting.
Education and Expertise
Emma Helsby studied at the Chartered Insurance Institute, where she achieved an Advanced Diploma in Insurance. Her educational background also includes attending Coopers' Company and Coborn School from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she completed her studies at Hall Mead School from 2004 to 2009.
Role at Marsh & McLennan Companies
Emma Helsby worked as an Account Manager at Marsh & McLennan Companies for six months in 2020 to 2021. This role contributed to her understanding of client management and the insurance industry, bridging her experience between underwriting and account management.