Sam Boaden
About Sam Boaden
Sam Boaden is the Head of Pricing & Analytics at AXA XL, where he has worked since 2021. He has a strong background in actuarial science, having held various roles in the field, including at XL Catlin and Catlin, and he holds a BA (Hons.) in Mathematics and Philosophy from the University of Oxford.
Current Role at AXA XL
Sam Boaden serves as the Head of Pricing & Analytics at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2021. He is based in Bermuda and has held this position for three years. In this role, he leads pricing model rebuild projects that cater to a global user base within AXA XL Reinsurance. His responsibilities include utilizing programming languages such as R, Excel, VBA, and SQL to design reinsurance deals and manage pricing strategies.
Previous Experience at XL Catlin
Prior to his current role, Sam Boaden worked at XL Catlin as an Actuary from 2015 to 2016 in London, United Kingdom. He then continued with XL Catlin, serving as an Actuary from 2016 to 2018 in Bermuda. During his tenure, he coordinated various responsibilities across the team, including account pricing, reserving support, business planning, and exposure management.
Career Progression in Actuarial Roles
Sam Boaden has extensive experience in actuarial roles, beginning as an Actuarial Analyst at Catlin from 2012 to 2015 in London. He then transitioned to Towers Watson as an Actuarial Analyst from 2011 to 2012 in Epsom, United Kingdom. Additionally, he worked as an Actuarial Consultant at EMB Consultancy LLP for five months in 2010. His career reflects a steady progression through various actuarial positions, enhancing his expertise in pricing and analytics.
Educational Background
Sam Boaden studied at the University of Oxford, where he earned a BA (Hons.) in Mathematics and Philosophy with First Class honors from 2007 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his analytical and quantitative skills, which are essential in his current role in pricing and analytics.
Data Management and Client Relationships
In his professional roles, Sam Boaden has developed client and broker relationships while managing large volumes of data. He has been involved in designing complex reinsurance deals, demonstrating his capability in handling intricate financial analyses and fostering professional connections within the industry.