Susannah Nelson
About Susannah Nelson
Susannah Nelson is a Sustainable Business Coordinator at AXA XL, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in the insurance industry and is actively involved in corporate social responsibility initiatives and supporting diversity through her role as a trustee for the Women's Inclusive Team.
Work at AXA XL
Susannah Nelson has been employed at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2021. She holds the position of Sustainable Business Coordinator, where she is involved in corporate social responsibility initiatives. In addition to her role as Sustainable Business Coordinator, she also serves as an Underwriter, a position she has held since 2019. In her underwriting role, she manages the runoff of the Management Liability London book.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current roles at AXA XL, Susannah Nelson gained extensive experience in the insurance and financial sectors. She worked at Travelers from 2015 to 2019, where she held various positions including Underwriting Account Manager, Associate Underwriter Management Liability, and Senior Associate Underwriter. Additionally, she worked at Lorega Ltd as a Broker Support Executive from 2013 to 2015. Earlier in her career, she completed internships at Panmure Gordon and Halpern in 2013, and worked as a Student Worker in the Corporate PR Team at College Hill in 2012.
Education and Expertise
Susannah Nelson studied at Woldingham School from 2002 to 2009, where she achieved A Levels in Politics, Geography, and Economics with grades AAA. She then attended the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne from 2010 to 2013, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Politics. Additionally, she has pursued further education at the Chartered Insurance Institute, enhancing her expertise in the insurance industry.
Involvement with Women's Inclusive Team
Susannah Nelson has been serving as a Board Trustee for the Women's Inclusive Team (WIT) since 2020. This charity focuses on supporting Black and ethnic minority women in Tower Hamlets. In her role, she contributes to the organization's mission and initiatives aimed at promoting inclusivity and empowerment for marginalized communities.