Kara Downes
About Kara Downes
Kara Downes is a Professional Liability Underwriter at AXA XL, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a BS in Finance from Providence College and has experience in various underwriting and accounting roles across multiple companies.
Current Role at AXA XL
Kara Downes currently serves as a Professional Liability Underwriter at AXA XL, a division of AXA. She has held this position since 2020 and is based in Hartford, Connecticut. In her role, she is responsible for assessing and underwriting professional liability risks, contributing to the company's overall risk management strategy.
Previous Experience in Underwriting and Account Management
Before joining AXA XL, Kara Downes gained significant experience in the insurance industry. She worked at Lockton Companies as an Account Manager for General Property from 2018 to 2019 in Houston, Texas. Prior to that, she served as an Assistant Account Manager at the same company from 2016 to 2018. Her experience also includes a role as a Production Underwriter at HSB - Hartford Steam Boiler from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Kara Downes earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Providence College, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in financial principles, which she applies in her underwriting and risk assessment roles. Additionally, she completed her high school education at Simsbury High School from 2004 to 2008.
Career Progression in the Insurance Industry
Kara Downes has built a diverse career in the insurance sector, starting as a Staff Accountant at HSB - Hartford Steam Boiler from 2012 to 2015. She transitioned into underwriting roles, which included her position as a Production Underwriter. Her career reflects a steady progression through various roles, enhancing her expertise in both accounting and underwriting.