Neil Thorneycroft Acma Acii
About Neil Thorneycroft Acma Acii
Neil Thorneycroft is the Captive Governance Manager for Global Programmes and Captives at AXA XL, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in the insurance industry, with a background that includes roles at Credit Suisse First Boston, Zurich Global Corporate, Royal & SunAlliance, and Aon Risk Services.
Work at AXA XL
Neil Thorneycroft serves as the Captive Governance Manager for Global Programmes and Captives at AXA XL, a division of AXA. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the London, England Metropolitan Area. In this role, he focuses on governance within captive insurance programs, leveraging his extensive experience in the insurance sector.
Previous Experience in the Insurance Sector
Before joining AXA XL, Neil Thorneycroft accumulated significant experience in various roles within the insurance industry. He worked at Credit Suisse First Boston as an Intercompany Accountant from 1997 to 1999. He then transitioned to Royal & SunAlliance, where he served as a Financial Accountant from 1999 to 2004. Following this, he was the Reporting and Planning Manager at Zurich Global Corporate from 2004 to 2008. His career began at Aon Risk Services as an Assistant Management Accountant from 1993 to 1997.
Education and Expertise
Neil Thorneycroft holds qualifications from CIMA and ACII, which reflect his strong foundation in financial analysis and knowledge of the insurance industry. His educational background includes studying at Queen Elizabeth's Boys' School from 1980 to 1987. He possesses over 12 years of technical underwriting expertise specifically in the captive and alternative risk transfer (ART) sector.
Professional Skills and Contributions
Neil Thorneycroft has a proven track record of fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the insurance industry. His expert understanding of financial analysis is particularly focused on insurance and reinsurance companies. This expertise enables him to contribute effectively to governance and operational improvements in captive insurance programs.