Osman Kandag
About Osman Kandag
Osman Kandag is an Underwriter Cyber at AXA XL, with a diverse background in the insurance industry spanning over a decade. His experience includes roles at companies such as Hiscox, SIGNAL IDUNA Gruppe, and XL Catlin, along with relevant academic qualifications in insurance and finance.
Current Role at AXA XL
Osman Kandag serves as an Underwriter Cyber at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for assessing and underwriting cyber insurance policies, evaluating risks, and determining coverage terms. His expertise in cyber underwriting contributes to the company's ability to provide tailored insurance solutions in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Previous Experience in Insurance
Osman Kandag has a diverse background in the insurance industry. He worked at SIGNAL IDUNA Gruppe as Kaufmann für Versicherungen und Finanzen from 2011 to 2015. He then joined Hiscox, where he held multiple roles including Graduate Underwriter Commercial Lines from 2018 to 2020 and Commercial Lines Underwriter in 2021. Additionally, he completed secondments in operations and claims at Hiscox in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
Education and Qualifications
Osman Kandag studied at Signal Iduna Gruppe, where he achieved the qualification of Kaufmann für Versicherungen und Finanzen from 2008 to 2011. He furthered his education at TH Köln, earning a Bachelor of Science in Versicherungswesen from 2015 to 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in the insurance sector.
Work Experience at XL Catlin and ERGO Group
Prior to his current role, Osman Kandag worked at XL Catlin as a Work Student from 2016 to 2018 for two years. He also gained experience at ERGO Group AG as a Work Student for four months in 2016. These positions allowed him to develop practical skills and insights into the insurance industry.
International Experience
Osman Kandag has gained international experience through his work at Hiscox in Lisbon, Portugal, where he served in Secondment Operations for one month in 2019. This role provided him with exposure to different markets and operational practices within the insurance sector.