Stuart Essex
About Stuart Essex
Stuart Essex serves as the Head of UK Professional Indemnity at AXA XL, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having previously worked in various leadership roles at XL Catlin, Marsh, and Aon.
Current Role at AXA XL
Stuart Essex serves as the Head of UK Professional Indemnity at AXA XL, a division of AXA. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the development and management of professional indemnity insurance products in the UK market. His role involves overseeing the strategic direction and operational execution of the professional indemnity portfolio.
Previous Experience at XL Catlin
Prior to his current role, Essex worked at XL Catlin for a total of ten years. He initially served as the Regional Product Leader for Design Professional PI from 2008 to 2014. Following this, he advanced to the position of Head of UK Professional Indemnity from 2014 to 2018, where he was responsible for leading the professional indemnity team and enhancing product offerings.
Career Background in Insurance
Stuart Essex has a substantial background in the insurance industry, with over 20 years of experience. He worked at Marsh as Senior Vice President from 2001 to 2008, and at Aon as Associate Director from 1990 to 2001. Additionally, he served as Assistant Director at Sedgwick from 1983 to 1986. This extensive experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of the professional indemnity sector.
Educational Background
Stuart Essex studied at Hurstpierpoint College from 1976 to 1981. This educational foundation contributed to his professional development and career in the insurance industry.