Klas Forssberg
About Klas Forssberg
Klas Forssberg serves as the Head of Client & Distribution Management for the Nordic Region at AXA XL, a division of AXA. He has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Zurich Insurance, Inter Hannover, and Aon Sweden AB.
Work at AXA XL
Klas Forssberg serves as the Head of Client & Distribution Management for the Nordic Region at AXA XL, a division of AXA. He has held this position since 2020, overseeing client relationships and distribution strategies in Sweden. Prior to this role, he was the Client & Distribution Leader for Northern Europe at AXA XL from 2018 to 2020, where he focused on enhancing client engagement and distribution channels.
Education and Expertise
Klas Forssberg has a strong academic background in business and management. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration and Management from Wilmington College. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Organizational Leadership & Strategy from Stockholms universitet. Additionally, he studied French Studies at Sorbonne University, completing Language Studies.
Professional Background
Klas Forssberg has extensive experience in the insurance sector. He worked at Zurich Insurance plc from 2011 to 2014, where he was the Manager of the Major Accounts Underwriting Team and later the Head of Financial Lines for Zurich Nordic. He then served as General Manager for Aviation at Inter Hannover from 2014 to 2016. His career also includes a role as Customer & Distribution Leader at XL Catlin from 2017 to 2020 and various positions at Aon Sweden AB from 2001 to 2009.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Throughout his career, Klas Forssberg has held several key positions in the insurance industry. At Aon Sweden AB, he served as a Senior Client Director and Team Leader from 2006 to 2009, and as a Broker from 2001 to 2003. He also worked as a Senior Broker in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area from 2003 to 2006. His role as Global Relationship Leader at Zurich Insurance plc from 2009 to 2011 further solidified his expertise in client management.