Julia Forster
About Julia Forster
Julia Forster is a professional in Casualty Underwriting Reinsurance, currently working at AXA XL in Zürich since 2020. She has a diverse background in finance and project management, with previous roles at notable companies such as Siemens and Zurich Insurance Company.
Current Role at AXA XL
Julia Forster has been working at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2020. She holds the position of Casualty Underwriting Reinsurance. Her role involves assessing risks and underwriting policies related to casualty reinsurance. Based in Zürich, she has contributed to the company's operations for four years.
Previous Experience in Reinsurance
Before joining AXA XL, Julia Forster worked at XL Catlin as an Underwriter in Reinsurance Casualty from 2014 to 2016. She also served as a Financial Controller in Reinsurance at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd from 2008 to 2011 and at XL Catlin from 2011 to 2014. These roles provided her with extensive experience in financial management and underwriting within the reinsurance sector.
Educational Background
Julia Forster studied at Российский Экономический Университет им. Г.В. Плеханова, where she earned a Master of Arts in International Business Studies, Financial and Corporate Management from 1999 to 2002. She also attended Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, achieving a Master of International Business from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, she studied Finance and Accounting at Hogeschool Utrecht, obtaining a Bachelor of Economics from 2002 to 2004.
Early Career Experience
Julia Forster began her career as a Working Student at Siemens, where she was involved in Project Management and Sales from 2004 to 2007. She also worked at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg as a Research Assistant to a Professor for five months in 2005. Earlier, she held a similar position at Siemens focusing on New Power Plants and Modernisation projects in 2003.
Community Involvement
From 2017 to 2020, Julia Forster took maternity leave and engaged in volunteer work in the municipality of Hedingen. This three-year period allowed her to contribute to her community while balancing family responsibilities.