Simon Kay
About Simon Kay
Simon Kay serves as the Chief Underwriting Officer for Motor Fleet at AXA XL, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in international motor fleet underwriting and management, having held various leadership roles in the insurance industry since 1992.
Current Role at AXA XL
Simon Kay serves as the Chief Underwriting Officer for Motor Fleet at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the underwriting processes and strategies related to motor fleet insurance. His leadership focuses on enhancing growth and profitability within the motor fleet sector.
Previous Experience at AXA CS
Prior to his current position, Simon Kay held several roles at AXA CS. He worked as a Property Underwriter for AXA agencies overseas from 1992 to 1993. He then transitioned to the role of International Programme Coordination Manager for property and casualty from 1993 to 1998. From 1998 to 2002, he served as an International Motor Underwriter and managed the International Motor Programme Coordination Unit. He later became the International Motor Fleet Underwriting Manager from 2002 to 2007.
Educational Background
Simon Kay studied at the University of Portsmouth, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in French Studies from 1981 to 1985. He furthered his education at the Chartered Insurance Institute, achieving the Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute designation, with a focus on insurance and reinsurance, from 1986 to 1990.
Career at Gallagher Heath and Aviva
Before joining AXA, Simon Kay worked at Gallagher Heath as a Non-Marine Treaty Reinsurance Placing Broker for French-speaking ceding companies from 1985 to 1989. He also held a position at Aviva plc, formerly known as Commercial Union, as a European Property Underwriter from 1989 to 1992, focusing on operations in continental Europe.
Expertise in International Insurance
Simon Kay possesses extensive experience in international motor fleet underwriting and management, having held various leadership roles since 1998. His strong background in coordinating international insurance programs, particularly in the property and casualty sectors, has been a significant aspect of his career.