Shane Kula
About Shane Kula
Shane Kula is an Executive Underwriter specializing in Inland Marine at AXA XL, where he has worked since 2019. He has over a decade of experience in the insurance industry, having previously held positions at The Hanover Insurance Group and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
Work at AXA XL
Shane Kula serves as an Executive Underwriter in the Inland Marine division at AXA XL, a part of the AXA Group. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the underwriting of various inland marine insurance products. His role involves assessing risks, developing underwriting strategies, and managing client relationships in New York, New York.
Previous Experience in Insurance
Prior to joining AXA XL, Shane Kula worked at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) as an Assistant Team Leader and Senior Inland Marine Underwriter from 2012 to 2019. In this role, he was responsible for leading a team and underwriting complex inland marine insurance policies in New York, NY. Before AGCS, he spent four years at The Hanover Insurance Group as an Inland Marine Commercial Underwriter from 2008 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Shane Kula studied at Florida State University, where he earned a degree in Marketing from the College of Business. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in underwriting and risk assessment within the insurance industry.
Career Progression in Inland Marine Underwriting
Shane Kula has a progressive career in inland marine underwriting, starting as an Inland Marine Commercial Underwriter at The Hanover Insurance Group. He advanced to a senior role at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, where he gained significant experience in managing underwriting teams and complex insurance needs. His current position at AXA XL marks a continuation of his focus on inland marine insurance.