Kristen Flaherty
About Kristen Flaherty
Kristen Flaherty serves as the Assistant Vice President and Underwriting Manager for Excess Casualty at AXA XL in Boston, Massachusetts, a position she has held since 2019. She has extensive experience in underwriting, having previously worked at companies such as Fresenius Medical Care, Marsh, and Zurich North America.
Current Role at AXA XL
Kristen Flaherty serves as the Assistant Vice President and Underwriting Manager for Excess Casualty at AXA XL, a division of AXA. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's underwriting strategies and risk assessment processes. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, her role involves overseeing underwriting operations and managing a team focused on Excess Casualty insurance solutions.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Prior to her current role, Kristen Flaherty worked at Zurich North America as a Senior Underwriter for Excess Casualty from 2014 to 2019. In this position, she was responsible for evaluating risks and determining appropriate coverage for clients. Additionally, she held a position as a Senior Underwriting Analyst at Fresenius Medical Care from 2006 to 2010, where she gained foundational experience in underwriting practices.
Career Development at Marsh
Kristen Flaherty's career includes significant experience at Marsh, where she worked in various capacities. She served as a Casualty Advisory - Client Representative from 2010 to 2014, followed by a brief tenure as an Associate Advisory Specialist in 2014. Her roles at Marsh involved advising clients on casualty insurance solutions and enhancing their risk management strategies.
Educational Background
Kristen Flaherty earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature from Stonehill College, completing her studies from 2001 to 2005. This educational background provided her with strong analytical and communication skills, which are essential in her underwriting and advisory roles within the insurance industry.