Kevin Stephenson
About Kevin Stephenson
Kevin Stephenson serves as the Head of Finance for Lloyd's and the UK at AXA XL and is the CFO of AXA ASR. He has a background in finance and accounting, with previous roles at KPMG UK, Canopius Group, and Hiscox, among others.
Current Role at AXA XL
Kevin Stephenson serves as the Head of Finance for Lloyd's and the UK at AXA XL, a division of AXA. He also holds the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at AXA ASR. He has been in these roles since 2019, contributing to the financial strategy and operations within the organization.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current position, Kevin Stephenson worked at AXA XL as the Head of Syndicate Finance and CFO of AXA ASR from 2018 to 2019. His career includes roles such as Finance Manager at Canopius Group and Syndicate Finance Manager at Atrium Underwriters Ltd. He also served as Director of Syndicate Accounting at Hiscox from 2006 to 2018.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Kevin Stephenson earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Politics from Lancaster University, attending from 1991 to 1994. He studied at ICAEW, achieving the ACA designation in 2007 and later the FCA designation in 2008. His foundational education includes attendance at Egglescliffe School and Junction Farm Primary School.
Early Career at KPMG and Other Firms
Kevin began his career at KPMG UK as an Assistant Manager from 1998 to 2000. He also worked as an Auditor at PKF Littlejohn from 1995 to 1998. His early experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in finance and accounting within the insurance sector.