Nicole Lacy
About Nicole Lacy
Nicole Lacy is a Senior Property Facultative Underwriter at AXA XL, with extensive experience in property underwriting at Zurich North America. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Insurance from Illinois State University.
Current Role at AXA XL
Nicole Lacy serves as a Senior Property Facultative Underwriter at AXA XL, a position she has held since 2022. She operates from Chicago, Illinois, where she utilizes her extensive underwriting experience to assess and manage property risks. In this role, she focuses on facultative reinsurance, providing tailored solutions to meet client needs.
Previous Experience at Zurich North America
Prior to her current role, Nicole Lacy worked at Zurich North America for several years in various underwriting positions. She began as a Middle Markets Underwriter from 2014 to 2017, followed by a role as Property Underwriter from 2018 to 2021. She advanced to Senior Property Underwriter from 2021 to 2022, gaining significant expertise in property risk assessment and management during her tenure.
Internship Experience
Nicole Lacy gained early industry experience through internships. She worked as a Risk Services Intern in Marine at RLI Insurance Company from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she served as an International Intern in Risk Management at Illinois State University in 2013, which took place in Johannesburg, South Africa. These internships provided her with foundational knowledge in risk management and underwriting.
Education and Academic Background
Nicole Lacy holds a Bachelor's Degree from Illinois State University, where she pursued a double major in Finance and Insurance. This academic background has equipped her with a strong understanding of financial principles and risk management, which she applies in her professional roles.