Tom Hughes
About Tom Hughes
Tom Hughes serves as the Head of Marine for AXA XL in Australia, a position he has held since 2018. With extensive experience in marine underwriting, he has worked for various companies in the insurance sector, including Zurich Financial Services and Tokio Marine Europe.
Work at AXA XL
Tom Hughes has served as Head of Marine for AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2018. He is based in Melbourne, Australia, where he oversees marine insurance operations. His role involves managing marine underwriting and developing strategies to enhance service delivery in the marine sector.
Previous Experience at XL Catlin
Prior to his current position at AXA XL, Tom Hughes held the role of Head of Marine at XL Catlin starting in 2016. He worked in this capacity for two years, contributing to the marine insurance landscape in Australia and building on his extensive experience in the industry.
Career at Zurich Financial Services Australia
Tom Hughes worked at Zurich Financial Services Australia from 2012 to 2015. During this period, he held two positions: Underwriting Manager for Marine in Victoria and Tasmania, and Corporate Cargo Underwriter. His tenure at Zurich provided him with significant experience in marine underwriting.
Experience at HDI Global SE
From 2015 to 2016, Tom Hughes was the Marine Underwriting Manager for the Southern Region at HDI Global SE. In this role, he managed marine underwriting activities and contributed to the company's marine insurance offerings in Australia.
Early Career in Marine Underwriting
Tom Hughes began his career in marine underwriting at Tokio Marine Europe, where he worked as an Assistant Underwriter for Cargo from 2005 to 2008. He then continued to build his expertise at Amlin as a Cargo Underwriter from 2008 to 2011, further developing his skills in the marine insurance sector.