Sarah Mayne
About Sarah Mayne
Sarah Mayne serves as the Head of Legal for International Reinsurance and Ceded Re at AXA XL, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in law and extensive experience in legal roles, she has also held positions at Mayer Brown and volunteered as a TEFL teacher in Africa.
Current Role at AXA XL
Sarah Mayne serves as the Head of Legal for International Reinsurance and Ceded Re at AXA XL, a division of AXA. She has held this position since 2020, contributing her extensive legal expertise to the organization. Her role involves overseeing legal matters related to international reinsurance and ceded reinsurance, ensuring compliance and managing legal risks.
Previous Experience at AXA XL
Prior to her current role, Sarah Mayne worked at AXA XL as Associate General Counsel from 2009 to 2019 and again from 2019 to 2020. During her tenure, she focused on legal issues pertaining to international reinsurance and ceded re. Her decade-long experience at AXA XL equipped her with in-depth knowledge of the reinsurance sector.
Legal Education and Qualifications
Sarah Mayne pursued her legal education at Merton College, Oxford, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Law from 1994 to 1997. She furthered her studies at the College of Law in York, completing the Legal Practice Course from 1997 to 1998. These qualifications laid the foundation for her career in law.
Volunteer Work with Village Africa
Sarah Mayne has been actively involved with Village Africa since 2008, serving as the Chair of the Board of Trustees. She initially volunteered as a TEFL teacher for two months in 2006. Her commitment to the organization reflects her dedication to community service and education.
Early Career at Mayer Brown
Sarah Mayne began her legal career at Mayer Brown International LLP, where she worked as a Trainee Solicitor from 1999 to 2001. She continued at Mayer Brown as a Solicitor from 2001 to 2008. Her experience at this prominent law firm provided her with a strong foundation in legal practice.