Michelle Boyd
About Michelle Boyd
Michelle Boyd is a Senior Marine Hull & War Underwriter at AXA XL in London, with extensive experience in the marine insurance sector. She has a background in psychology and has held various roles in underwriting and operations management since 2004.
Work at AXA XL
Michelle Boyd has been employed at AXA XL since 2018, where she serves as a Senior Marine Hull & War Underwriter. In this role, she is responsible for underwriting marine hull and war risks, leveraging her extensive experience in the marine insurance sector. AXA XL, a division of AXA, is known for providing innovative insurance solutions globally. Boyd's tenure at AXA XL has contributed to the company's capabilities in managing complex marine insurance needs.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Boyd has pursued advanced studies in the field of marine insurance. She has been studying at the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers since 2019, where she has successfully completed her Preliminary Qualifying Exams. Additionally, she studied at the Chartered Insurance Institute, achieving the CII designation. Boyd also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from La Trobe University, which she completed from 1994 to 1997.
Background in Marine Insurance
Michelle Boyd has a substantial background in marine insurance, having worked in various roles over the years. Prior to her current position at AXA XL, she worked at XL Catlin as a Marine Hull & War Underwriter from 2015 to 2018. Her career in insurance began at Price Forbes & Partners as an Insurance Broker from 2004 to 2005. Boyd also held multiple positions at Catlin, including Operations Manager and Assistant Underwriter, where she developed her expertise in marine hull and war underwriting.
Professional Experience
Michelle Boyd's professional journey includes significant roles in the insurance industry. She worked at Catlin from 2005 to 2015, initially as an Operations Manager and later as an Assistant Underwriter specializing in Marine Hull & War. Her experience at XL Catlin further solidified her knowledge in underwriting before she joined AXA XL. Boyd's career reflects a commitment to the marine insurance field, with over a decade of experience in underwriting and operations.