Mei 林美燕
About Mei 林美燕
Mei Lin Meiyan is a Senior Underwriter specializing in Global Political Risk, Credit, and Bond at AXA XL, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in the field, having held various underwriting and credit management roles at notable companies including Trafigura, Cargill, and Asia Capital Re.
Current Role at AXA XL
Mei 林美燕 serves as a Senior Underwriter in the Global Political Risk, Credit, and Bond division at AXA XL. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the underwriting of complex political risk and credit insurance solutions. Her role involves assessing risks associated with political environments and financial transactions, ensuring that clients receive tailored coverage that meets their specific needs.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Prior to her current role, Mei worked at XL Catlin as an Underwriter specializing in Political Risk and Trade Credit from 2016 to 2018. This followed her tenure at Asia Capital Re, where she focused on trade credit and complex structured commodity trades as an Underwriter from 2014 to 2015. Her extensive experience in underwriting has equipped her with a deep understanding of risk assessment and management.
Career Background in Credit Management
Mei has a solid background in credit management, having worked as a Credit Manager at Trafigura from 2011 to 2014. In this role, she was responsible for managing credit risk and ensuring the financial stability of transactions. Earlier in her career, she served as a Credit Analyst at Cargill from 2009 to 2011, where she analyzed creditworthiness and financial risks associated with clients.
Educational Qualifications
Mei studied at Singapore Polytechnic and later pursued higher education at the University of London, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in analytical skills and financial principles, which are essential in her roles within the underwriting and credit management sectors.
Early Career Experience
Mei began her career as a Senior Executive at ECIC from 2003 to 2005. This early experience in the insurance industry helped her develop essential skills in risk assessment and client management, laying the groundwork for her subsequent roles in credit analysis and underwriting.