Kevin Stephenson
About Kevin Stephenson
Kevin Stephenson serves as the Head of Finance for Lloyd's and UK at AXA XL and is the CFO of AXA Africa Specialty Risks. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various leadership roles in the insurance industry since the mid-1990s.
Current Role at AXA XL
Kevin Stephenson serves as the Head of Finance for Lloyd's and the UK at AXA XL. He also holds the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for AXA Africa Specialty Risks. He has been in these roles since 2019, contributing to the financial management and strategic direction of the organization.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current position, Kevin worked at AXA XL as the Head of Syndicate Finance for AXA XL Catlin and CFO of AXA Africa Specialty Risks from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes a significant tenure at Hiscox, where he served as Director of Syndicate Accounting for 12 years, from 2006 to 2018. He has also held finance roles at Atrium Underwriters Ltd, Canopius Group, KPMG UK, and PKF Littlejohn.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Kevin studied at Lancaster University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Politics. He furthered his education at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), achieving both ACA and FCA qualifications. His educational background supports his extensive career in finance.
Career Timeline
Kevin's career in finance began at PKF Littlejohn as an Auditor from 1995 to 1998. He then worked at KPMG UK as an Assistant Manager from 1998 to 2000. Following this, he served as Finance Manager at Canopius Group for one year in 2001-2002. He transitioned to Atrium Underwriters Ltd as Syndicate Finance Manager from 2003 to 2006, before joining Hiscox. His roles at AXA XL began in 2018, leading to his current positions.