Kim Wilkerson
About Kim Wilkerson
Kim Wilkerson serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Claims for AXA XL in Bermuda, bringing over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. She has held various significant roles, including General Counsel of XL Insurance and has contributed to legal and industry discussions through writing and speaking engagements.
Work at AXA XL
Kim Wilkerson has served as Senior Vice President and Head of Claims at AXA XL in Bermuda since 2015. In this role, she oversees the claims process and ensures efficient handling of claims within the organization. Her extensive experience in the insurance industry, spanning over 30 years, contributes to her leadership in this position.
Education and Expertise
Kim Wilkerson holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Law. She studied at The College of Insurance, which is part of St. John’s University School of Risk Management. Additionally, she is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and has been admitted as a Barrister & Attorney in England & Wales and Bermuda.
Background
With over 30 years in the insurance industry, Kim Wilkerson has significant experience, including 15 years in the brokerage sector. Before her current role, she served as General Counsel of XL Insurance (Bermuda) Ltd and provided legal services for XL’s Lloyds syndicates in both Bermuda and London.
Achievements
Kim Wilkerson was selected for Business Insurance’s ‘Women to Watch’ List in 2014, recognizing her contributions to the insurance sector. She has also been active in public service, having been appointed to Bermuda’s Senate in February 2016, where she served as the Progressive Labour Party Shadow Minister for Economic Development until June 2017.
Industry Involvement
Kim Wilkerson has been an active participant in the insurance industry, speaking at various events such as RIMS, the Bermuda Captive Conference, and the Claims Litigation Management Association. She has also contributed articles to Bermuda Insurance publications and is a contributing author to 'The Law of Reinsurance in England & Wales' 2nd and 3rd Editions.