Florian Richard, Fcas
About Florian Richard, Fcas
Florian Richard, FCAS, serves as the Head of Underwriting Risk at AXA XL, where he has worked since 2022. He has a strong background in risk management and has held various roles in the industry, including leadership positions within professional organizations.
Work at AXA XL
Florian Richard currently holds the position of Head of Underwriting Risk, Reinsurance at AXA XL, a role he has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, he oversees underwriting risk strategies and ensures effective risk management practices within the reinsurance sector. Prior to this position, he served as a Senior Actuary in Reinsurance Risk Management at AXA XL from 2019 to 2021. His extensive experience in risk management within the AXA group has contributed to the development of robust underwriting frameworks.
Education and Expertise
Florian Richard studied Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, earning a Master's degree from 2009 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics from University College London, which he completed from 2006 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in risk management and actuarial science, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background in Risk Management
Florian Richard has a diverse background in risk management, having worked in various roles within the AXA group and XL Catlin. He began his career as a Risk Management Intern at AXA Liabilities Managers in 2010. He then progressed to roles such as Catastrophe Analyst and Reinsurance Risk Modeling Analyst at XL Catlin, where he worked from 2010 to 2015. His experience includes significant contributions to reinsurance risk management strategies and modeling.
Professional Contributions and Leadership
Florian Richard has demonstrated leadership in the field of risk management through his election as the Council Chair of the Joint Risk Management Section (JRMS) in 2020. He previously served as secretary for the section in 2018 and 2019. Additionally, he has contributed to the profession by serving as the Editor of the quarterly Risk Management Newsletter from 2019 to 2021, where he curated content relevant to risk management professionals.
Involvement in Industry Events
Florian Richard has actively participated in industry events, including serving as a planning committee member for the ERM Symposium in 2019 and 2020. This flagship event attracts hundreds of participants from the financial services industry, highlighting his commitment to advancing discussions on enterprise risk management.