Razid Firozaly
About Razid Firozaly
Razid Firozaly is an Internal Control Manager at AXA XL, with extensive experience in underwriting compliance and actuarial analysis. He has held various roles in the insurance industry, including positions at AXA Corporate Solutions and Willis Towers Watson, and has a strong educational background in finance and engineering.
Current Role at AXA XL
Razid Firozaly currently serves as the Internal Control Manager at AXA XL, a division of AXA, where he has been employed since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing internal control processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, he holds the position of Head of Underwriting Compliance & Learning Officer, a role he has maintained since 2011. His responsibilities include developing compliance strategies and facilitating learning initiatives within the underwriting department.
Previous Experience at AXA Corporate Solutions
Prior to his current roles, Razid Firozaly worked at AXA Corporate Solutions from 2000 to 2009. He served as Chief Actuary for five years, where he managed actuarial functions and contributed to underwriting strategies. Following this, he took on the role of Underwriting Policy & Compliance Manager from 2005 to 2009, focusing on compliance with underwriting policies and procedures.
Professional Background in Actuarial Science
Razid Firozaly has extensive experience in the actuarial field. He worked as an Analyst Actuary at Willis Towers Watson from 1996 to 1999, where he analyzed data to support actuarial decisions. He also held the position of Head of Finance at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd for one year in 1999. His career in actuarial science has been marked by a focus on risk assessment and financial analysis.
Education and Expertise
Razid Firozaly studied at Arts et Métiers ParisTech - École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers, where he earned a PostGraduate degree in Economics, specializing in Finance & Actuary, from 1991 to 1995. Earlier, he graduated from the French Air Force Academy with a degree in Engineering, focusing on Aeronautics and Electronics, from 1984 to 1988. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in finance and compliance.
Early Career in Engineering
Before entering the insurance and finance sectors, Razid Firozaly worked as an Engineer Aeronautical in the Armée de l'air from 1984 to 1991. This role involved applying engineering principles to aeronautical projects, contributing to his technical expertise and analytical skills that he later applied in his actuarial and compliance roles.