René Oberholzer
About René Oberholzer
René Oberholzer is a Junior Underwriter specializing in Property Reinsurance at AXA XL, where he has worked since 2021. He has a strong educational background in Banking & Finance and Management & Economics from the University of Zurich and has held various roles in the insurance and financial sectors.
Current Role at AXA XL
René Oberholzer currently serves as a Junior Underwriter in Property Reinsurance at AXA XL, a division of AXA. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Zürich, Schweiz. In this role, he is responsible for assessing risks and underwriting insurance policies related to property reinsurance.
Previous Experience at AXA XL
Prior to his current role, René Oberholzer worked at AXA XL as a Graduate Trainee in Underwriting International Reinsurance from 2019 to 2021. He also served as a Work Student at AXA XL from 2016 to 2019. His experience at AXA XL has provided him with a solid foundation in the insurance and reinsurance sectors.
Early Career Experience
René Oberholzer began his career with an internship at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd in 2013, where he worked in Group Reinsurance for one month. He also gained experience as a Work Student at XL Catlin from 2016 to 2018, which further developed his skills in the insurance field.
Education and Qualifications
René Oberholzer studied at Universität Zürich | University of Zurich, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Banking & Finance, graduating magna cum laude in 2017. He continued his education at the same university, obtaining a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Management & Economics, also graduating magna cum laude in 2019. His academic background supports his professional expertise in finance and economics.
High School Education
René Oberholzer completed his secondary education at Kantonsschule Hohe Promenade in Zürich, where he achieved Matura from 2007 to 2013. This foundational education prepared him for his subsequent studies in higher education.