Erica Kwon
About Erica Kwon
Erica Kwon serves as the Head of North America Reinsurance Reserving at AXA XL, a position she has held since 2022. With a background in actuarial science and finance, she has extensive experience in the insurance industry, including previous roles at KPMG UK and Vero Insurance New Zealand.
Work at AXA XL
Erica Kwon currently serves as the Head of North America Reinsurance Reserving at AXA XL, a position she has held since 2022. Prior to this role, she worked as a Senior Actuary at AXA XL from 2014 to 2022, where she contributed to various actuarial functions. Additionally, she held the position of Head of Reinsurance Management Reporting for 11 months in 2021 to 2022. Her extensive experience at AXA XL spans over eight years, during which she has developed a strong expertise in reinsurance reserving and management reporting.
Previous Experience at KPMG UK
Before joining AXA XL, Erica Kwon worked at KPMG UK from 2011 to 2014. She began her tenure as an Actuarial Advisor in Non-life for one year, followed by a two-year role as a Manager. During her time at KPMG, she gained valuable experience in actuarial consulting, focusing on non-life insurance sectors, which contributed to her professional development in the actuarial field.
Background in Actuarial Analysis
Erica Kwon's career in actuarial analysis began at Vero Insurance in New Zealand, where she worked as an Actuarial Analyst from 2007 to 2011. This four-year experience provided her with foundational skills in actuarial practices and analysis, which she later applied in her roles at KPMG and AXA XL. Her background in actuarial analysis has been instrumental in her subsequent positions in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Erica Kwon holds a Master of Commerce (MCom) in Finance from The University of Auckland, which she completed in 2006. She also earned a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Commerce with Honours (BSc & BCom(Hons)) in Statistics, Accounting, and Finance from the same university, graduating in 2005. Additionally, she has been a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia since 2012 and has passed the CFA Level 1 exam, showcasing her proficiency in investment management and financial analysis.