Raymond Allen, Cris
About Raymond Allen, Cris
Raymond Allen is a Senior Vice President and Profit Center Head for Construction Professional Lines at AXA XL, with over 12 years of experience in the Construction Insurance Industry. He specializes in Professional Liability Underwriting and has a background in environmental science, having previously held positions at XL Insurance and AXA XL.
Current Role at AXA XL
Raymond Allen serves as Senior Vice President and Profit Center Head for Construction Professional Lines at AXA XL, a division of AXA. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the strategic direction and management of professional liability insurance products tailored for the construction sector. His extensive background in underwriting and risk management supports the development of innovative solutions for clients in this industry.
Experience at XL Insurance
Raymond Allen has a significant tenure at XL Insurance, where he currently works as Vice President and Senior Underwriter. He has been in this role since 2013, focusing on professional liability underwriting. Prior to this, he served as Assistant Vice President and Senior Underwriter for Professional Liability from 2011, accumulating over 13 years of experience in this area. His work involves assessing risks and developing insurance solutions for construction-related projects.
Professional Background in Underwriting
Raymond Allen has over 12 years of experience in the Construction Insurance Industry, specializing in professional liability underwriting. His expertise encompasses Project Professional Liability Underwriting for contractors and owners, as well as integrated project delivery methods. He has also worked at XL Insurance as an Assistant Vice President and Senior Underwriter, and previously at XL Catlin as Vice President and Underwriting Director.
Education and Expertise
Raymond Allen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Drexel University, where he studied from 1991 to 1996. His academic background in chemistry complements his professional focus on environmental issues within the construction sector. He has developed skills in pollution liability underwriting and has experience managing environmental claims, enhancing his qualifications in the insurance field.
Previous Experience at XL Insurance
Before his current roles, Raymond Allen worked at XL Insurance as an Assistant Vice President and Senior Underwriter for XL Environmental from 2005 to 2011. This six-year period allowed him to build a strong foundation in environmental underwriting, which he later applied to his work in construction professional lines. His previous experience also includes a three-year tenure as Vice President and Underwriting Director at AXA XL from 2018 to 2021.