Sanjay Rao
About Sanjay Rao
Sanjay Rao is a Senior Underwriting Services Analyst at AXA XL, where he has worked since 2012. He has extensive experience in underwriting and legal roles, having previously held positions at various organizations including Everest Reinsurance Company and the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Current Role at AXA XL
Sanjay Rao serves as a Senior Underwriting Services Analyst at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2012. He is based in Stamford, CT. In this role, he engages in new and renewal treaty reinsurance placements, focusing on areas such as professional liability, general liability, workers' compensation, and group medical. Additionally, he coordinates with internal and external auditors to enhance information technology systems at XL Reinsurance America. Rao also holds the position of Corporate Secretary for the Underwriting Committee, where he collaborates with various product and functional leads.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Sanjay Rao held various roles in the insurance and legal sectors. He worked at Enrouta as VP - Partnerships for three months in 2011. He also served as a Contract Attorney at Special Counsel for four months in 2010. Rao was an Associate Manager/Analyst at Everest Reinsurance Company from 2005 to 2009. His experience includes working as an Assistant General Counsel at Battery Park City Authority from 1999 to 2003 and as a FINPRO Client Advisor at Marsh from 2003 to 2005.
Education and Qualifications
Sanjay Rao holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance from Hofstra University, which he completed in 1997. He also earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, graduating in 1996. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Social Psychology from Tufts University in 1992. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in underwriting and legal counsel.
Involvement with Professional Organizations
Sanjay Rao has been actively involved with the Network of Indian Professionals of North America, serving as Legal Counsel and in other positions from 2005 to 2011. His engagement in this organization reflects his commitment to professional development and networking within the community.