Stephen Kilner
About Stephen Kilner
Stephen Kilner serves as the Associate General Counsel for Global Programmes at AXA XL, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive legal experience, having held positions at AXA XL, XL Catlin, and Pinsent Masons, and he holds a BA in History from King's College London and a PGDL and LPC from Nottingham Law School.
Current Role at AXA XL
Stephen Kilner serves as the Associate General Counsel for Global Programmes at AXA XL, a division of AXA. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in London, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for providing legal solutions for underwriters and senior management related to global business operations. His duties include ensuring compliance with licensing requirements for global insurance and reinsurance programmes and overseeing policy wordings, internal and external reinsurance agreements, and programme structuring.
Previous Experience at AXA XL
Before his current position, Stephen Kilner worked at AXA XL as a Senior Legal Counsel from 2020 to 2021. He also served as Legal Counsel at AXA XL from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at AXA XL has equipped him with extensive knowledge of the legal aspects of insurance and reinsurance, particularly in the context of global operations.
Legal Career at CMS and Pinsent Masons
Stephen Kilner has a significant legal background, having worked at CMS in various roles. He started as a Trainee Solicitor from 2003 to 2005, progressed to Assistant Solicitor from 2005 to 2009, and then became a Senior Assistant Solicitor from 2009 to 2013. After CMS, he joined Pinsent Masons as a Senior Associate from 2013 to 2016. His experience in these firms has contributed to his expertise in legal counsel and insurance law.
Education and Qualifications
Stephen Kilner studied at King's College London, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from 1998 to 2001. He furthered his legal education at Nottingham Law School, obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) from 2001 to 2002 and a Legal Practice Course (LPC) from 2002 to 2003. This educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in both history and law.