Jonathan Kelly
About Jonathan Kelly
Jonathan Kelly serves as the Global Practice Leader and UK Claims Manager for Crisis Management and Special Risks at AXA XL in London. He has extensive experience in claims management, having held various positions at notable insurance companies since the late 1990s.
Work at AXA XL
Jonathan Kelly currently serves as the Global Practice Leader and UK Claims Manager for Crisis Management and Special Risks at AXA XL, a division of AXA. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the management of claims related to crisis situations and special risks. In addition to his managerial role, he is the Head of UK & Lloyd’s and Global Underwriting Practice Leader for Product Recall. His work includes discussions on product recall risk management specifically tailored for clients in the food and beverage sector.
Previous Experience in Claims Management
Before joining AXA XL, Jonathan Kelly accumulated extensive experience in claims management across several organizations. He worked at XL Catlin from 2014 to 2017 as a Claims Manager in Crisis Management. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Claims Adjuster at XL Catlin from 2004 to 2014. His career began at Zurich Financial Services as a Claims Clerk from 1996 to 2000, and he also held positions at Allianz Insurance PLC and Gallagher Bassett, enhancing his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Kelly studied at Collingwood College from 1990 to 1995. He furthered his education at the Chartered Insurance Institute, where he achieved the ACII designation, becoming a Chartered Insurer between 2005 and 2010. His educational background supports his extensive knowledge in insurance and claims management, particularly in crisis management and product recall risk.
Career Timeline
Jonathan Kelly's career spans several roles in the insurance and claims management sectors. He began as a Claims Clerk at Zurich Financial Services in 1996, followed by positions at Allianz Insurance PLC and Gallagher Bassett. He then joined Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group as a Senior Liability Claims Handler for a year. His tenure at XL Catlin included roles as a Senior Claims Adjuster and Claims Manager. Since 2018, he has been with AXA XL, where he has taken on leadership roles in crisis management.