Meredith Bennett
About Meredith Bennett
Meredith Bennett is a Senior Underwriter and Qualified Solicitor at AXA XL, where she has worked since 2016. With a background in law and insurance, she manages a global client base and leads a team of underwriters, specializing in complex insurance structures and high-value risks.
Work at AXA XL
Meredith Bennett has been employed at AXA XL since 2016, serving as a Senior Underwriter and Qualified Solicitor. In her role, she manages a global client base and broker relationships within the Crisis Management division. She leads a team of underwriters, showcasing her leadership and management capabilities. Bennett underwrites high-value risks across various sectors, including title to property, shares, loan portfolios, and renewable energy projects. She possesses expertise in negotiating complex insurance structures, such as coinsurance, excess insurance, lineslips, and reinsurance. Additionally, she has experience with Lloyd's and company insurance platforms.
Previous Experience
Before joining AXA XL, Meredith Bennett held several positions in the insurance and legal sectors. She worked as a Business Analyst at Winterthur Insurance from 1999 to 2000. Following this, she served as Vice President at Bank of America / Merrill Lynch from 2000 to 2008. Bennett then transitioned to legal roles, starting as a Trainee Solicitor at DAC Beachcroft LLP from 2010 to 2012, before becoming a Solicitor specializing in Real Estate at the same firm from 2012 to 2014. She continued her legal career as a Commercial Property Solicitor at Sky from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Meredith Bennett has a solid educational background in law. She studied at the University of Hull and later attended BPP Law School, where she completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, she studied at the University of Hertfordshire from 2008 to 2009. Bennett holds a current Practising Certificate as a Qualified Solicitor, with expertise in Property and Insurance. Her educational qualifications complement her professional experience in underwriting and legal practice.
Skills and Specializations
Meredith Bennett possesses specialized skills in pricing risks, policy wording, exclusions, and claims management. Her expertise extends to negotiating complex insurance structures, which include coinsurance, excess insurance, lineslips, and reinsurance. She has a proven track record in underwriting high-value risks across multiple jurisdictions, demonstrating her ability to navigate diverse insurance landscapes. Bennett's knowledge of Lloyd's and company insurance platforms further enhances her proficiency in the field.