Lara Dakwar
About Lara Dakwar
Lara Dakwar serves as the Head of Global Learning & Development and Underwriting Academy at AXA XL, a position she has held since 2020. With a background in human resources and education, she has accumulated extensive experience in various roles within the insurance and recruitment sectors.
Current Role at AXA XL
Lara Dakwar serves as the Head of Global Learning & Development and Underwriting Academy at AXA XL, a division of AXA. She has held this position since 2020, overseeing initiatives aimed at enhancing learning and development within the organization. Her role focuses on creating and implementing training programs that support underwriting excellence and professional growth across the global workforce.
Previous Experience at XL Catlin
Prior to her current role, Lara Dakwar worked at XL Catlin from 2014 to 2020. During her tenure, she held multiple positions, including HR Manager for North America Property & Casualty and Learning and Development Manager. She also served as an HR Advisor in the same division. Her experience at XL Catlin contributed to her expertise in human resources and organizational development.
Early Career and Recruitment Experience
Lara Dakwar began her professional career as a Technical Recruiter at Jobspring Partners (Remington International) in 2008. She worked in this role for seven months in New York City. Following this, she transitioned to teaching English at Greenwich College in Sydney, Australia, from 2010 to 2011, where she gained valuable experience in education and communication.
Educational Background
Lara Dakwar holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Business from Hofstra University, which she attended from 2003 to 2008. Additionally, she achieved a Health Coach Certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition between 2019 and 2020. This educational background supports her roles in learning and development as well as her focus on health and wellness.
Environmental Advocacy Experience
Before entering the corporate sector, Lara Dakwar worked as a Crew Manager at Citizens Campaign for the Environment from 2004 to 2008. In this role, she contributed to environmental advocacy efforts, which provided her with insights into community engagement and sustainability initiatives.