Manon Van Der Meer
About Manon Van Der Meer
Manon Van Der Meer serves as the Head of Claims Northern Europe and Deputy Country Manager for Benelux at AXA XL, having held various roles in the insurance industry since 1992. With extensive experience at XL Catlin and other organizations, she has developed a strong background in claims management across multiple regions.
Work at AXA XL
Manon Van Der Meer serves as the Regional Head of Claims for the Netherlands, Belgium, and Nordics at AXA XL, a division of AXA. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's operations in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. In addition to her regional responsibilities, she also acts as the Deputy Country Manager for the Benelux region. Her role involves overseeing claims management and ensuring effective service delivery across multiple countries.
Previous Experience at XL Catlin
Prior to her current role at AXA XL, Manon Van Der Meer worked at XL Catlin for several years in various capacities. From 2006 to 2011, she served as a Senior Claims Specialist and later as the Deputy Claims Manager. She held an interim position as Claims Manager for the Benelux region in 2011. In 2014, she became the Head of Claims for the Benelux and Nordic regions, a role she maintained until 2015. Her extensive experience at XL Catlin laid the foundation for her subsequent leadership roles.
Legal Background and Early Career
Manon Van Der Meer began her career in the legal field, working as a lawyer in various capacities. She worked at DAS Rechtsbijstand from 1992 to 2000, focusing on personal injury and other legal matters. She transitioned to roles at different organizations, including Interpolis, REAAL Verzekeringen, and ASR Nederland, where she continued to practice law. Her legal expertise provided a strong foundation for her later work in claims management within the insurance industry.
Education and Expertise
Manon Van Der Meer studied at Erasmus University Rotterdam, where she earned a degree in Nederlands Recht from 1987 to 1992. Her education equipped her with a solid understanding of legal principles, which she applied throughout her career in both legal and claims management roles. This educational background supports her expertise in navigating complex claims processes and legal frameworks within the insurance sector.