Jennifer Retzer
About Jennifer Retzer
Jennifer Retzer serves as the Regional Underwriting Lead at AXA XL, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Western Illinois University and has extensive experience in underwriting and operations management across various roles in the insurance industry.
Current Role at AXA XL
Jennifer Retzer serves as the Regional Underwriting Lead at AXA XL, a division of AXA. She has held this position since 2020 and has accumulated four years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include overseeing underwriting operations and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience at AXA XL
Prior to her current role, Jennifer Retzer worked at AXA XL in various capacities. She served as Operations Assistant Manager - Excess Casualty from 2014 to 2019, Technical Expert for seven months in 2019, and Strategic Operations Manager for 11 months in 2019. Her tenure at AXA XL spanned over five years, during which she developed expertise in underwriting and operations.
Experience at Zurich North America
Jennifer Retzer has significant experience at Zurich North America, where she held multiple roles. She worked as an Underwriting Assistant from 2009 to 2011, Operations Supervisor from 2012 to 2014, and Technical Trainer for one year in 2011. Her roles involved training staff and managing underwriting processes.
Education and Academic Background
Jennifer Retzer studied at Western Illinois University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology and Sociology. Her studies spanned from 1996 to 1999. This educational background provided her with a foundation in understanding human behavior and social dynamics, which is beneficial in her professional roles.
Early Career Experience
Before her extensive career in underwriting and operations, Jennifer Retzer worked as an MPE Drafter at W-T Engineering, Inc. from 1999 to 2001. Additionally, she held a leadership position at Six Flags Great America from 1997 to 2004, where she gained valuable experience in team management and operations.