Peter Meili
About Peter Meili
Peter Meili is an Underwriting Manager and Head of Private Clients at AXA XL, specializing in underwriting for Fine Art and other high-value risks. He has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having worked in various underwriting roles since 1989.
Work at AXA XL
Peter Meili serves as the Underwriting Manager and Head of Private Clients at AXA XL, a division of AXA. He has held this position since September 2018, leading the underwriting team for private clients in the Zürich area. His role involves addressing the insurance and security needs of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWI) clients, focusing on tailored insurance solutions.
Previous Experience in Insurance
Before joining AXA XL, Peter Meili worked at XL Group as a Senior Underwriter specializing in Fine Art and Specie from 2008 to 2018. Prior to that, he was an Underwriter for Fine Art at AXA ART VERSICHERUNG AG from 2001 to 2008. His career in insurance began at Nordstern Allgemeine Versicherungs-AG, where he worked in Marine Insurance - Underwriting & Claims from 1989 to 1994.
Education and Expertise
Peter Meili has a diverse educational background. He studied at St. Giles College in London, achieving proficiency in English in 1986. He obtained a Federal Diploma in Logistics from Zurich Business School from 1983 to 1986. Additionally, he studied at the American Institute for CPCU (AICPCU) from 2006 to 2008, where he focused on Risk Assessment, Risk Control, and Risk Management, earning the designation of Associate in Risk Management (A.R.M.).
Specialization in Underwriting
Peter Meili specializes in underwriting for Fine Art, Jewelers Block, Cash in Transit, and General Specie risks, particularly for German-speaking markets. His extensive experience in these areas has equipped him to effectively manage the unique insurance requirements of high-value assets and clients.