Ian Nunn
About Ian Nunn
Ian Nunn serves as the Head of UK & Lloyd's at AXA XL, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in underwriting and financial risk, having held various positions in the insurance industry since 2006.
Current Role at AXA XL
Ian Nunn serves as the Head of UK & Lloyd’s at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2020. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives within the UK and Lloyd's insurance markets. His leadership focuses on enhancing the company's offerings in political risk, credit, and bond insurance.
Previous Experience in Insurance
Ian Nunn has extensive experience in the insurance sector. He worked at XL Catlin in various underwriting roles from 2011 to 2018, including Assistant Underwriter, Underwriter, and Senior Underwriter. He also held a Senior Underwriter position at AXA XL from 2018 to 2019 and served as Underwriting Manager from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at QBE European Operations included roles as Underwriting Assistant and Assistant Underwriter.
Educational Background
Ian Nunn studied at Durham University, where he earned a BSc (Hons) in Geography from 2003 to 2006. He completed his A-levels at The King's School, Canterbury, focusing on Geography, Geology, Biology, and History from 1998 to 2003. Additionally, he obtained an Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII) from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) between 2010 and 2013.
Skills and Expertise
Ian Nunn possesses expertise in political risk, credit, and bond insurance, particularly within the UK and Lloyd's markets. His professional background includes significant experience in financial risk and credit insurance. He has strong skills in structured finance and corporate finance, which contribute to his effectiveness in risk management.
Early Career Experience
Before specializing in insurance, Ian Nunn gained diverse experience in various roles. He worked as a Graduate Analyst at BDO LLP for nine months in 2006-2007 and as a Development Researcher at Pioneer Productions from 2007 to 2009. He also served as a Business Language Teacher at Empik School in Poland for six months in 2009-2010 and completed an internship at KPMG UK in 2006.