Tom Goodman
About Tom Goodman
Tom Goodman is an Underwriter at AXA XL in London, specializing in crisis management and underwriting risks related to political violence, war, and terrorism. He has over six years of experience in this field and previously worked at Zurich Insurance and The Standard Syndicate 1884.
Work at AXA XL
Tom Goodman has served as an Underwriter at AXA XL since 2017. In this role, he specializes in crisis management, particularly focusing on political violence, war, and terrorism underwriting. His tenure at AXA XL has allowed him to accumulate over six years of experience in underwriting these complex risks. Based in London, United Kingdom, Goodman has been integral to the underwriting team, contributing to the assessment and management of high-stakes risks.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Before joining AXA XL, Tom Goodman worked at The Standard Syndicate 1884 as a specialist in Political Risk & Political Violence from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he was an Underwriting Assistant at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd for eight months in 2010 to 2011. These roles provided him with foundational experience in the underwriting field, particularly in assessing risks associated with political violence and terrorism.
Education and Expertise
Tom Goodman studied Geography at the University of Leeds, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from 2011 to 2014. His academic background has contributed to his understanding of the geopolitical factors influencing crisis management and risk assessment. Additionally, he completed his high school education at St Dunstan's College in London from 2002 to 2009.
Specialization in Crisis Management
Goodman has developed a specialization in crisis management, focusing on underwriting risks related to political violence, war, and terrorism. Since 2015, he has been involved in underwriting complex risks associated with these areas, demonstrating a commitment to understanding the nuances of crisis-related insurance.