Matthias Kirchner
About Matthias Kirchner
Matthias Kirchner is the Underwriting Manager Marine for AXA XL in Germany, Austria, and Southeast and Eastern Europe, a position he has held since 2020. He previously worked for 11 years at AXA Corporate Solutions in a similar managerial role.
Work at AXA XL
Matthias Kirchner serves as the Underwriting Manager for Marine in Germany, Austria, and Southeast and Eastern Europe at AXA XL. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's marine underwriting operations from the office located in Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland. His role involves overseeing underwriting processes and managing risk assessment for marine insurance products across multiple regions.
Previous Experience at AXA Corporate Solutions
Before joining AXA XL, Matthias Kirchner worked at AXA Corporate Solutions Niederlassung Deutschland as the Manager for Marine & Aviation from 2001 to 2012. During his 11-year tenure, he was responsible for managing marine and aviation insurance portfolios, focusing on risk evaluation and client relations within these sectors.
Education and Expertise
Matthias Kirchner studied at the University of Cologne, where he focused on Political Economy. He earned a Diplom in Volkswirtschaftslehre (Dipl. Volkswirt) from 1987 to 1991. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in economic principles, which supports his expertise in underwriting and risk management in the marine insurance sector.
Professional Background
Matthias Kirchner has extensive experience in the insurance industry, particularly in marine underwriting. His career spans over two decades, with significant roles at both AXA Corporate Solutions and AXA XL. His professional journey reflects a deep understanding of marine and aviation insurance, as well as the complexities of underwriting in various European markets.