Matt O'malley, Cpcu, Rplu
About Matt O'malley, Cpcu, Rplu
Matt O'Malley serves as the U.S. Country Manager at AXA XL, where he specializes in executing strategies based on advanced analytics within the commercial insurance industry. He has extensive experience in underwriting and leadership roles across various insurance companies, contributing to significant operational improvements and strategic initiatives.
Current Role as U.S. Country Manager
Matt O'Malley serves as the U.S. Country Manager at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2021. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives within the United States, focusing on enhancing the company's market presence and customer engagement. His leadership is characterized by a commitment to aligning business strategies with customer needs, contributing to the overall growth and efficiency of the organization.
Previous Experience at AXA XL
O'Malley has extensive experience at AXA XL, having held multiple positions since 2004. He worked as an Underwriter from 2004 to 2008, then progressed to roles such as Vice President - Commercial Business Unit Manager and President North America Environmental. His tenure includes significant contributions, such as implementing machine learning-based predictive analytics models to refine the North American Environmental insurance strategy and achieving double-digit percentage reductions in direct operating expenses.
Educational Background
O'Malley has a solid educational foundation, having studied at Villanova University where he earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance from 2003 to 2006. He also completed a Master of Science in Education (MSEd) at the University of Pennsylvania in 1995. Additionally, he participated in the Advanced Management Program (AMP-77) at The Wharton School in 2019, further enhancing his management skills and leadership capabilities.
Leadership Roles in Professional Organizations
O'Malley has been actively involved in various professional organizations. He served on the Leadership Council of the CPCU Society from 2013 to 2016 and was a member of the Alumni Advisory Group for the Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership at The Wharton School from 2013 to 2020. His contributions to these organizations reflect his commitment to advancing the insurance industry and promoting environmental leadership.
Board Membership at New Energy Risk
Since 2020, O'Malley has been a member of the Board of Directors at New Energy Risk, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he contributes to the strategic direction of the organization, leveraging his extensive experience in the insurance sector to support initiatives focused on innovative risk management solutions in the energy industry.