Kate Michel
About Kate Michel
Kate Michel is an Actuarial Analyst at AXA XL in the Greater New York City Area, where she has worked since 2017. She has a background in actuarial science and has held various roles in the insurance industry, contributing to pricing analyses and actuarial model development.
Work at AXA XL
Kate Michel has served as an Actuarial Analyst at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2017. In her role, she has contributed to the development and update of actuarial models and databases, focusing on formula development and research methodologies. She manages the Canada casualty pricing and participates in US property pricing for the company, which is recognized as a large international insurance and reinsurance provider.
Previous Experience
Before joining AXA XL, Kate Michel worked at Willis Towers Watson as an Actuarial Analyst from 2016 to 2017. She also held a position as an Actuarial Summer Analyst at AIG in 2015. Earlier in her career, she interned at Parkway Corporation in 2009 and served as Vice President of Communications for Gamma Iota Sigma from 2014 to 2015. These roles provided her with a diverse foundation in actuarial practices and client relations.
Education and Expertise
Kate Michel earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Actuarial Science from Temple University, graduating summa cum laude with a GPA of 3.97. Her studies spanned from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she briefly attended Emory University in 2009. Her academic background has equipped her with strong analytical skills applicable in her actuarial work.
Actuarial Skills and Contributions
In her actuarial career, Kate Michel has produced numerous pricing analyses to develop rates, including loss projections. She has analyzed casualty claims to identify understated projective losses and has collaborated with claims managers to enhance loss forecasting and adjust pricing. Her work involves building client relationships and performing client-facing duties related to data requests and underwriting practices.
Leadership and Teaching Roles
While at Temple University, Kate Michel served as a Diamond Peer Teacher in 2015 for four months. In this role, she likely contributed to the academic development of her peers, leveraging her knowledge in actuarial science. Her leadership experience as Vice President of Communications for Gamma Iota Sigma further demonstrates her engagement in the actuarial community.