Noel Horner
About Noel Horner
Noel Horner is a Global Underwriting Manager for Financial Lines at AXA XL, where he emphasizes work ethic and team development. With extensive experience in professional indemnity insurance, he has held various underwriting roles in leading insurance firms in London.
Current Role at AXA XL
Noel Horner serves as the Global Underwriting Manager for Financial Lines at AXA XL, a division of AXA. He has held this position since 2021 in London, where he focuses on professional indemnity insurance. In this role, he emphasizes the importance of a strong work ethic and continuous personal and team development. He is committed to motivating teams to deliver excellent service and foster profitable client relationships.
Previous Experience in Insurance
Noel Horner has extensive experience in the insurance sector, having worked in various underwriting roles. He was employed at AXA XL as the Professional Indemnity - Underwriting Manager from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he worked at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd in multiple positions, including Senior Professional Indemnity Underwriter and Head of London, Professional Indemnity. His career also includes roles at RSA and Newline Underwriting Management Limited, where he specialized in professional indemnity insurance.
Education and Qualifications
Noel Horner completed his secondary education at Halifax Catholic High, achieving 8 GCSEs at grade C and above. He furthered his education at the University of Leeds, where he studied Business & Finance and earned an Associate's Degree from 1994 to 1997. His educational background supports his professional expertise in underwriting and financial management.
Professional Focus and Philosophy
Noel Horner advocates for building and sustaining a high-performing and learning culture within teams. He believes that recognizing and rewarding hard work is essential for success. His approach includes a focus on continuous development and a commitment to producing profitable growth through effective portfolio management, particularly within the UK and Global Corporate client base.
Track Record in Portfolio Management
Noel Horner has a strong track record in producing profitable growth through successful portfolio management. He has managed a UK and Global Corporate client base valued at approximately $100 million. His expertise in professional indemnity insurance within the London insurance market has contributed to his ability to drive financial performance and client satisfaction.